Isaiah, 63
18. They have possessed your holy people as if it were nothing. Our enemies have trampled your sanctuary.
18. They have possessed your holy people as if it were nothing. Our enemies have trampled your sanctuary.
Chapter 63 of Isaiah is a prayer of lamentation in which the prophet cries out for God's intervention for his people, remembering the great works He has done in the past. The chapter also speaks of God's revenge on his enemies and the restoration of Israel. Below are five verses related to the topics addressed in Isaiah 63:
Psalm 77:12 - "I will meditate on all your works, and in your deeds I will meditate." The psalmist talks about meditating on the works of God, which are evidence of his power and faithfulness. This is related to Chapter 63 of Isaiah, which resembles God's great works in favor of Israel.
Exodus 15:3 - "The Lord is a man of war; the Lord is his name." This verse talks about God's warrior character and his willingness to fight for his people. This relates to the desire expressed in Isaiah 63 that God would intervene in favor of Israel against His enemies.
Isaiah 64:1 - "Oh, if you were closed the heavens, and descended! The hills would tremble before your face." This verse expresses Isaiah's desire that God manifested powerfully for his people. This relates to the main theme of Chapter 63.
Psalm 94:1 - "O Lord God, whom revenge belongs, O God, to whom revenge belongs, show you resplendent." This Psalm calls for God's intervention in favor of his people against his oppressors. This relates to the theme of God's revenge on his enemies, which is mentioned in Isaiah 63.
Deuteronomy. This verse talks about God's judgment about his people, but also about his compassion and willingness to forgive. This relates to Isaiah's appeal in favor of God's forgiveness and mercy in Isaiah 63.
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