Isaiah 31:5
As birds flying, so will the Lord of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it.
Context
This verse from Isaiah Chapter 31 connects to 9 cross-references. Woe to those who go down to Egypt for horses and chariots and do not look to the Holy One of Israel. The Egyptians are human and their horses are flesh. God's plan is to defend Jerusalem and pass over …
Other Translations
As birds hovering, so will Jehovah of hosts protect Jerusalem; he will protect and deliver it, he will pass over and preserve it.
As birds flying, so doth Jehovah of Hosts Cover over Jerusalem, covering and delivering, Passing over, and causing to escape.'
Like birds with outstretched wings, so will the Lord of armies be a cover to Jerusalem; he will be a cover and salvation for it, going over it he will keep it from danger.
Cross References
That ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of the Lord’s passover, who passed over the houses of the children …
Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles’ wings, and brought you …
As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on …
And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because …
God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield …
And my hand hath found as a nest the riches of the people: and as one gathereth eggs that are …
For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.
And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria: and I will …