Isaiah 9:2

Isaiah · Old Testament · Chapter 9

“The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.”Isaiah 9:2

What Does Isaiah 9:2 Mean?

Isaiah 9:2 is found in the book of Isaiah, chapter 9, verse 2 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 9:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Matthew 4:16“The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.”John 8:12“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”Ephesians 5:8“For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:”John 12:46“I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.”Luke 1:78“Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,”Luke 1:79“To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”Isaiah 60:1“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.”1 Peter 2:9“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:”1 John 1:5“This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.”Luke 2:32“A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.”Isaiah 60:19“The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.”Ephesians 5:13“But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.”Psalms 23:4“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”Psalms 107:14“He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.”Psalms 107:10“Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;”Psalms 126:6“He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.”Isaiah 50:10“Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.”Micah 7:8“Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me.”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:”John 12:35“Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.”

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