Isaiah 56 cross-references
Isaiah 56 has 12 verses, which point to 234 other passages and are cited by 255. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
See Isaiah 56’s threads in the explorerIsaiah 56:1
Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.
Points to (18)
- Romans 13:11–14 — And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer… 17 votes
- Psalms 85:9 — Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land. 17 votes
- Matthew 3:2 — And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 12 votes
- Isaiah 1:16–19 — Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil; 12 votes
- Romans 1:17 — For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live… 11 votes
- Romans 10:6–10 — But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into… 10 votes
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- Daniel 9:24 — Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make… 7 votes
- Revelation 22:14 — Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in… 6 votes
- Romans 10:3 — For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have… 6 votes
- Isaiah 33:15 — He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh… 5 votes
Isaiah 56:2
Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil.
Points to (31)
- Exodus 31:13–16 — Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign… 11 votes
- Isaiah 58:13 — If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a… 9 votes
- Ezekiel 20:12 — Moreover also I gave them my sabbaths, to be a sign between me and them, that they might know that I am the… 7 votes
- Psalms 112:1 — Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. 7 votes
- Luke 11:28 — But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. 6 votes
- Ezekiel 20:20 — And hallow my sabbaths; and they shall be a sign between me and you, that ye may know that I am the LORD your… 6 votes
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- Isaiah 58:13 — If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a… 22 votes
- Genesis 2:3 — And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which… 12 votes
- 2 Peter 1:10 — Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these… 7 votes
- Isaiah 56:6 — Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the… 5 votes
Isaiah 56:3
Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself to the LORD, speak, saying, The LORD hath utterly separated me from his people: neither let the eunuch say, Behold, I am a dry tree.
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- 1 Corinthians 6:17 — But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. 6 votes
- Acts 10:34 — Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 5 votes
- Matthew 19:12–30 — For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which… 5 votes
- Ephesians 2:22 — In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. 4 votes
- Romans 15:16 — That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the… 4 votes
- Romans 15:9–12 — And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to… 4 votes
Pointed to from (17)
- Acts 10:35 — But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. 7 votes
- 2 Chronicles 6:32 — Moreover concerning the stranger, which is not of thy people Israel, but is come from a far country for thy… 7 votes
- Matthew 19:12 — For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which… 6 votes
- Acts 8:27 — And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of… 5 votes
Isaiah 56:4
For thus saith the LORD unto the eunuchs that keep my sabbaths, and choose the things that please me, and take hold of my covenant;
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- Luke 10:42 — But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. 5 votes
- Isaiah 27:5 — Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me. 5 votes
- Psalms 119:111 — Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart. 5 votes
- Joshua 24:15 — And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods… 5 votes
- Isaiah 56:6 — Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the… 4 votes
- 2 Samuel 23:5 — Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all… 4 votes
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- Exodus 20:8 — Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. 13 votes
- Hebrews 6:18 — That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation,… 7 votes
- Deuteronomy 30:19 — I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing… 5 votes
- Leviticus 19:3 — Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the LORD your God. 4 votes
Isaiah 56:5
Even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and of daughters: I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off.
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- Revelation 3:12 — Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will… 14 votes
- Revelation 3:5 — He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the… 11 votes
- 1 John 3:1 — Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God:… 10 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:15 — But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is… 9 votes
- John 1:12 — But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on… 9 votes
- Isaiah 55:13 — Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and… 9 votes
Pointed to from (15)
- John 1:12 — But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on… 41 votes
- John 2:16 — And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of… 18 votes
- Romans 8:15 — For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption,… 11 votes
- Zephaniah 3:20 — At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a… 9 votes
Isaiah 56:6
Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant;
Points to (18)
- Jeremiah 50:5 — They shall ask the way to Zion with their faces thitherward, saying, Come, and let us join ourselves to the… 7 votes
- Isaiah 58:13 — If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a… 5 votes
- Isaiah 56:2–4 — Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from… 5 votes
- James 2:5 — Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the… 4 votes
- Galatians 5:6 — For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by… 4 votes
- Isaiah 44:5 — One shall say, I am the LORD'S; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall… 4 votes
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- Ezekiel 47:22 — And it shall come to pass, that ye shall divide it by lot for an inheritance unto you, and to the strangers… 6 votes
- Ezekiel 20:13 — But the house of Israel rebelled against me in the wilderness: they walked not in my statutes, and they… 4 votes
- Isaiah 56:4 — For thus saith the LORD unto the eunuchs that keep my sabbaths, and choose the things that please me, and… 4 votes
- Psalms 31:23 — O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud… 4 votes
Isaiah 56:7
Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.
Points to (18)
- Mark 11:17 — And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of… 23 votes
- Isaiah 2:2–3 — And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the… 18 votes
- Malachi 1:11 — For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the… 15 votes
- Luke 19:46 — Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves. 14 votes
- Matthew 21:13 — And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of… 13 votes
- Micah 4:1–2 — But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established… 11 votes
Pointed to from (22)
- Mark 11:17 — And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of… 57 votes
- Matthew 21:13 — And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of… 42 votes
- Romans 12:1 — I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice,… 33 votes
- Luke 19:46 — Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves. 24 votes
Isaiah 56:8
The Lord GOD which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, Yet will I gather others to him, beside those that are gathered unto him.
Points to (22)
- John 10:16 — And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and… 14 votes
- Isaiah 60:3–11 — And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising. 6 votes
- Isaiah 54:7 — For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee. 6 votes
- Ephesians 2:14–16 — For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; 4 votes
- Ephesians 1:10 — That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both… 4 votes
- Zechariah 10:8–10 — I will hiss for them, and gather them; for I have redeemed them: and they shall increase as they have… 4 votes
Pointed to from (20)
- John 10:16 — And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and… 34 votes
- Psalms 147:2 — The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel. 9 votes
- Isaiah 11:12 — And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together… 8 votes
- Ezekiel 34:11 — For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out. 6 votes
Isaiah 56:9
All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the forest.
Points to (6)
- Jeremiah 12:9 — Mine heritage is unto me as a speckled bird, the birds round about are against her; come ye, assemble all the… 4 votes
- Revelation 19:17–18 — And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in… 2 votes
- Ezekiel 39:17 — And, thou son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD; Speak unto every feathered fowl, and to every beast of the… 2 votes
- Ezekiel 29:5 — And I will leave thee thrown into the wilderness, thee and all the fish of thy rivers: thou shalt fall upon… 2 votes
- Isaiah 18:6 — They shall be left together unto the fowls of the mountains, and to the beasts of the earth: and the fowls… 2 votes
- Deuteronomy 28:26 — And thy carcase shall be meat unto all fowls of the air, and unto the beasts of the earth, and no man shall… 2 votes
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- Jeremiah 23:1 — Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD. 14 votes
- Jeremiah 12:9 — Mine heritage is unto me as a speckled bird, the birds round about are against her; come ye, assemble all the… 6 votes
- Ezekiel 39:17 — And, thou son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD; Speak unto every feathered fowl, and to every beast of the… 5 votes
- Matthew 13:25 — But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 4 votes
Isaiah 56:10
His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.
Points to (21)
- Ezekiel 33:6 — But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword… 10 votes
- Isaiah 29:10 — For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and… 10 votes
- Philippians 3:2 — Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. 9 votes
- Matthew 15:14 — Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the… 9 votes
- Isaiah 58:1 — Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house… 9 votes
- Mark 13:34–37 — For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants,… 8 votes
Pointed to from (53)
- Psalms 127:1 — [A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except… 16 votes
- Philippians 3:2 — Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. 12 votes
- Hosea 4:6 — My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee,… 10 votes
- Matthew 15:14 — Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the… 8 votes
Isaiah 56:11
Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter.
Points to (30)
- Ezekiel 34:2–3 — Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD… 9 votes
- Ezekiel 13:19 — And will ye pollute me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, to slay the souls that… 7 votes
- John 8:43 — Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word. 6 votes
- Micah 3:11 — The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine… 6 votes
- Revelation 22:15 — For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and… 5 votes
- Titus 1:7 — For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no… 5 votes
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- John 10:10 — The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and… 50 votes
- Isaiah 44:18 — They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that… 41 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:10 — For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the… 11 votes
- Isaiah 53:6 — All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him… 9 votes
Isaiah 56:12
Come ye, say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant.
Points to (17)
- Psalms 10:6 — He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity. 7 votes
- Luke 12:19–20 — And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink,… 6 votes
- Proverbs 27:1 — Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. 6 votes
- Isaiah 5:22 — Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink: 5 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:32 — If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise… 4 votes
- Luke 12:45–46 — But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the… 4 votes
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- 1 Corinthians 15:32 — If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise… 10 votes
- Isaiah 22:13 — And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and… 9 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:3 — For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman… 6 votes
- Amos 6:3 — Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near; 6 votes