Isaiah 65:18
Isaiah · Old Testament · Chapter 65
“But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.”Isaiah 65:18
What Does Isaiah 65:18 Mean?
Isaiah 65:18 is found in the book of Isaiah, chapter 65, verse 18 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 Joy, Restoration, and New Creation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Isaiah 65:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Revelation 21:4“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”Isaiah 66:13“As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.”Isaiah 9:3“Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.”Jeremiah 31:13“Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.”Galatians 4:26“But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.”Isaiah 60:15“Whereas thou hast been forsaken and hated, so that no man went through thee, I will make thee an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations.”Zephaniah 3:14“Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.”Psalms 90:15“Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil.”Psalms 98:1“O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.”Psalms 104:31“The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works.”Isaiah 30:19“For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shalt weep no more: he will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry; when he shall hear it, he will answer thee.”Isaiah 66:10“Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her:”Revelation 11:15“And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.”Revelation 19:1“And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:”Psalms 67:3“Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.”Isaiah 52:9“Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of Jerusalem: for the LORD hath comforted his people, he hath redeemed Jerusalem.”Zechariah 2:10“Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD.”John 16:22“And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.”Psalms 86:4“Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.”Psalms 96:10“Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.”
People & Places
Jerusalem
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