Isaiah 61:4

God's Word

They will rebuild the ancient ruins. They will restore the places destroyed long ago. They will renew the ruined cities, the places destroyed generations ago.

Cross References

Ezra 9:9

We are slaves, but our God hasn’t abandoned us in our slavery. Instead, he has made the kings of Persia treat us kindly. He did this to give us an opportunity to rebuild our God’s temple and restore its ruins and to give us a protective wall in Judah and Jerusalem.

Psalm 46:8

Come, see the works of the Lord, the devastation he has brought to the earth.

Psalm 74:3

Turn your steps toward these pathetic ruins. The enemy has destroyed everything in the holy temple.

Isaiah 52:9

Break out into shouts of joy, ruins of Jerusalem. The Lord will comfort his people. He will reclaim Jerusalem.

Isaiah 58:12

Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the foundations of past generations. You will be called the Rebuilder of Broken Walls and the Restorer of Streets Where People Live.

Micah 7:11

The day for rebuilding your walls and extending your borders is coming.

Zechariah 1:17

“Announce again: This is what the Lord of Armies says: My cities will overflow with prosperity once more. The Lord will again comfort Zion and will again choose Jerusalem.”