Isaiah 8:20
Isaiah · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.”Isaiah 8:20
What Does Isaiah 8:20 Mean?
Isaiah 8:20 is found in the book of Isaiah, chapter 8, verse 20 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Isaiah 8:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 19:7“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.”Deuteronomy 29:29“The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.”2 Peter 1:19“We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:”Jeremiah 6:16“Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.”2 Timothy 3:15“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”Psalms 119:130“The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.”John 5:39“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.”Acts 17:11“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”Isaiah 30:8“Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever:”John 5:46“For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me.”1 Thessalonians 5:21“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”Proverbs 2:6“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”Jeremiah 8:9“The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom is in them?”Hosea 6:3“Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.”Mark 7:7“Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.”Romans 1:22“Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,”Proverbs 4:18“But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.”Isaiah 8:16“Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.”Micah 3:6“Therefore night shall be unto you, that ye shall not have a vision; and it shall be dark unto you, that ye shall not divine; and the sun shall go down over the prophets, and the day shall be dark over them.”Malachi 4:2“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.”
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