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Key Verses & Themes of Cited Passages in Isaiah

Bible Commentary / Produced by TOW Project
Cross reference isaiah

Passage (in order of chapter and verse)

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Is. 1:11-17 God desires no sacrifices from people who practice oppression and injustice.

Theme 1 – Integration of worship and work

Is. 2:11 God will humble those who trust in themselves rather than in him.

Theme 2 – Arrogance in work leads to destruction

Is. 2:22 Don’t trust human power apart from God.

Theme 2 – Arrogance in work leads to destruction

Is. 2:7 Wealth is no source of security.

Theme 2 – Arrogance in work leads to destruction

Is. 3:3-15 God judges leaders for gaining wealth by grinding down the poor.

Theme 3 – God despises wealth gained by exploitation

Is. 5:8 The nation is judged for allowing the rich to accumulate all the resources needed for production.

Theme 3 – God despises wealth gained by exploitation

Is. 7:14 God is with his people wherever we are.

Theme 1 – Integration of worship and work

Is. 7:9 Faith is the prerequisite of action pleasing to God.

Theme 1 – Integration of worship and work

Is. 8:13-14 Worshiping God is the source of strength for work.

Theme 1 – Integration of worship and work

Is. 9:3 The people of God rejoice at harvest time.

Theme 4 – God wills our peace and prosperity in trusting him

Is. 24:5-6 Corrupt practices degrade the earth, for which the people pay a price.

Theme 3 – God despises wealth gained by exploitation

Is. 28:26 God gives understanding to people who work the land.

Theme 5 – God is the source of life, knowledge and wisdom

Is. 29:13 The people honor God with their lips, but not their lives.

Theme 1 – Integration of worship and work

Is. 32:15-20 By the power of God’s spirit, people will dwell in peace, security and enjoyment of their work.

Theme 4 – God wills our peace and prosperity in trusting him

Is. 37:30 God promises to restore the people’s productivity as they return to trust in him.

Theme 4 – God wills our peace and prosperity in trusting him

Is. 37:36-37a God’s people can rely on God’s power to bring forth what God desires in the world.

Theme 1 – Integration of worship and work

Is. 39:1-8 Boasting in wealth and power brings destruction.

Theme 2 – Arrogance in work leads to destruction

Is. 40:12-18 God is the source of all knowledge and power.

Theme 5 – God is the source of life, knowledge and wisdom

Is. 40:27 God’s people cry out for justice from God’s hand.

Theme 6 – The example of God’s servant at work

Is. 40:27-31 God gives strength to the weak and powerless.

Theme 1 – Integration of worship and work

Is. 42:1-4 God’s servant establishes justice.

Theme 6 – The example of God’s servant at work

Is. 43:13 God is the source of power and compassion.

Theme 1 – Integration of worship and work

Is. 44:10-20 Nothing humans make can bring true security.

Theme 2 – Arrogance in work leads to destruction

Is. 44:6-7 Only God has lasting power.

Theme 1 – Integration of worship and work

Is. 46:3-4 God teaches and leads his people.

Theme 5 – God is the source of life, knowledge and wisdom

Is. 48:12-14 The created order comes from God alone.

Theme 1 – Integration of worship and work

Is. 51:4-8 God’s people are called to pursue justice and righteousness.

Theme 6 – The example of God’s servant at work

Is. 56:1 Justice, doing right, and salvation go hand in hand.

Theme 6 – The example of God’s servant at work

Is. 58:1-8 God expects his people to look after workers’ interests and provide for people in economic need.

Theme 1 – Integration of worship and work

Is. 58:6-9 God wants his people to worship him by loosing the chains of injustice, setting the oppressed free, sharing food, shelter and clothing, and providing for their families.

Theme 6 – The example of God’s servant at work

Is. 59:14-16 God’s servant uses whatever power he has to bring justice to the oppressed and truth to God’s people.

Theme 6 – The example of God’s servant at work

Is. 60:1-18 God will bring his people together under his own leadership, establish justice, and vanquish oppression.

Theme 7 – Today’s work finds meaning in the New Creation

Is. 60:5 The New Creation includes products of work from every nation.

Theme 7 – Today’s work finds meaning in the New Creation

Is. 61:8 God will recompense those who have suffered hardship.

Theme 7 – Today’s work finds meaning in the New Creation

Is. 62:8-9 God promises a time when his people can enjoy the fruits of their labor in peace.

Theme 4 – God wills our peace and prosperity in trusting him

Is. 64:5-65:10 God will redeem the rebellious who repent, and give them a share in the blessings of the New Creation.

Theme 7 – Today’s work finds meaning in the New Creation

Is. 65:13 There will be plenty to eat and drink.

Theme 7 – Today’s work finds meaning in the New Creation

Is. 65:20 Everyone will enjoy health and long life.

Theme 7 – Today’s work finds meaning in the New Creation

Is. 65:21 There will be plenty of housing for everyone.

Theme 7 – Today’s work finds meaning in the New Creation

Is. 65:21-22 God promises a time when his people will build houses and live in peace.

Theme 4 – God wills our peace and prosperity in trusting him

Is. 65:23 The labor of God’s people is not in vain.

Theme 7 – Today’s work finds meaning in the New Creation

Is. 66:13 Prosperity and wealth will be enjoyed by all.

Theme 7 – Today’s work finds meaning in the New Creation

Is. 66:16 God will bring to an end everything that would mar the New Creation.

Theme 7 – Today’s work finds meaning in the New Creation



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