Isaiah 61:8
Isaiah · Old Testament · Chapter 61
“For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.”Isaiah 61:8
What Does Isaiah 61:8 Mean?
Isaiah 61:8 is found in the book of Isaiah, chapter 61, verse 8 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Justice, Judgment, and Covenant Loyalty (Hesed).
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Isaiah 61:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 11:7“For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.”Jeremiah 9:24“But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.”Zechariah 8:16“These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:”Genesis 17:7“And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.”Isaiah 55:3“Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.”Jeremiah 32:40“And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me.”Psalms 25:8“Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.”Psalms 37:28“For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.”Psalms 62:10“Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.”Proverbs 15:8“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.”Psalms 99:4“The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.”Proverbs 8:20“I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:”1 Samuel 15:21“But the people took of the spoil, sheep and oxen, the chief of the things which should have been utterly destroyed, to sacrifice unto the LORD thy God in Gilgal.”2 Samuel 23:5“Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure: for this is all my salvation, and all my desire, although he make it not to grow.”Psalms 4:5“Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.”Psalms 33:5“He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.”Psalms 45:7“Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.”Proverbs 3:6“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”Isaiah 5:16“But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness.”Hebrews 1:9“Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.”
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