Isaiah 42:6

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

I, the Lord have called thee in justice, and taken thee by the hand, and preserved thee. And I have given thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles:

Cross References

Luke 2:32

A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

Acts 13:47

For so the Lord hath commanded us: I have set thee to be the light of the Gentiles; that thou mayest be for salvation unto the utmost part of the earth.

John 8:12

Again therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying: I am the light of the world: he that followeth me, walketh not in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Isaiah 49:8

Thus saith the Lord: In an acceptable time I have heard thee, and in the day of salvation I have helped thee. And I have preserved thee and given thee to be a covenant of the people, that thou mightest raise up the earth and possess the inheritances that were destroyed.

Isaiah 49:6

And he said: It is a small thing that thou shouldst be my servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to convert the dregs of Israel. Behold, I have given thee to be the light of the Gentiles, that thou mayst be my salvation even to the farthest part of the earth.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen generation, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people: that you may declare his virtues, who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

Isaiah 26:3

The old error is passed away, thou wilt keep peace: peace, because we have hoped in thee.

Hebrews 13:20

And may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great pastor of the sheep, our Lord Jesus Christ, in the blood of the everlasting testament,

Hebrews 9:15

And therefore he is the mediator of the new testament: that by means of his death, for the redemption of those trangressions, which were under the former testament, they that are called may receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

Acts 26:23

That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light to the people, and to the Gentiles.

2 Corinthians 1:20

For all the promises of God are in him, It is; therefore also by him, amen to God, unto our glory.

Isaiah 43:1

AND now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and formed thee, O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed thee, and called thee by thy name. Thou art mine.

Isaiah 42:1

BEHOLD my servant: I will uphold him. My elect: my soul delighteth in him. I have given my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

Isaiah 41:13

For I am the Lord thy God, who take thee by the hand, and say to thee: Fear not. I have helped thee.

Hebrews 8:6

But now he hath obtained a better ministry, by how much also he is a mediator of a better testament, which is established on better promises.

Hebrews 7:26

For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

Isaiah 45:13

I have raised him up to justice and I will direct all his ways. He shall build my city and let go my captives, not for ransom, nor for presents, saith the Lord, the God of hosts.

Hebrews 12:24

And to Jesus the mediator of the new testament, and to the sprinkling of blood which speaketh better than that of Abel.

Matthew 26:28

For this is my blood of the new testament, which shall be shed for many unto remission of sins.

Isaiah 32:1

BEHOLD, a king shall reign in justice: and princes shall rule in judgment.

Hebrews 7:2

To whom also Abraham divided the tithes of all: who first indeed by interpretation, is king of justice: and then also king of Salem, that is, king of peace:

Isaiah 27:3

I am the Lord that keep it, I will suddenly give it drink: lest any hurt come to it, I keep it night and day.

Isaiah 41:2

Who hath raised up the just one from the east, hath called him to follow him? He shall give the nations in his sight, and he shall rule over kings: he shall give them as the dust to his sword, as stubble driven by the wind, to his bow.

Isaiah 45:1

THUS saith the Lord to my anointed Cyrus, whose right hand I have taken hold of, to subdue nations before his face, and to turn the backs of kings, and to open the doors before him: and the gates shall not be shut.

Jeremiah 12:16

And it shall come to pass, if they will be taught and will learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name: The Lord liveth, as they have taught my people to swear by Baal: that they shall be built up in the midst of my people.