Isaiah 54:16
Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy.
Context
This verse from Isaiah Chapter 54 connects to 10 cross-references. God addresses barren Zion as a childless woman who will burst forth in song at her many children. The covenant of peace is unbreakable — as God swore to Noah. God promises to set Israel's foundations with sapphires and gates …
Other Translations
Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the fire of coals, and bringeth forth a weapon for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy.
Lo, I--I have prepared an artisan, Blowing on a fire of coals, And bringing out an instrument for his work, And I have prepared a destroyer to destroy.
See, I have made the iron-worker, blowing on the burning coals, and making the instrument of war by his work; and I have made the waster for destruction.
Cross References
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O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is mine indignation.
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