Isaiah 27:8

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

The Lord will settle his argument with Israel by sending the people far away. He will speak harshly to Israel. His words will burn like the hot desert wind.

Cross References

Hosea 4:1

People of Israel, listen to the Lord’s message. The Lord has something to say against those who live in this land: “The people in this land are not honest or loyal. They don’t really know God.

Ezekiel 19:12

But the vine was pulled up by the roots, and thrown down to the ground. The hot east wind blew and dried its fruit. The strong branches broke, and they were thrown into the fire.

Jeremiah 10:24

So correct us, Lord! But please be fair. Don’t punish us in anger, or you will destroy us!

Jeremiah 4:11

At that time this message will be given to the people of Judah and Jerusalem: “A hot wind blows from the bare hills. It comes from the desert to my people. It is not like the gentle wind that is used to separate the grain from the chaff.

1 Peter 1:6

I know the thought of that is exciting, even if you must suffer through different kinds of troubles for a short time now.

Hosea 13:15

Israel grows among his brothers, but a powerful east wind will come—the Lord’s wind will blow from the desert. Then his well will dry up. His spring of water will be dry. The wind will take away anything of value.

Jeremiah 46:28

This is what the Lord says. “Jacob, my servant, do not be afraid. I am with you. I sent you away to many different places. But I will not destroy you completely. But I will destroy all those nations. You must be punished for the bad things you did. So I will not let you escape your punishment. I will discipline you, but I will be fair.”

Jeremiah 30:11

People of Israel and Judah, I am with you.” This message is from the Lord. “I will save you. I sent you to those nations, but I will completely destroy all of them. It is true; I will destroy those nations, but I will not destroy you. You must be punished for the bad things you did, but I will discipline you fairly.”

Jeremiah 4:27

This is what the Lord says: “The whole country will be ruined, but I will not completely destroy the land.

1 Corinthians 10:13

The only temptations that you have are the same temptations that all people have. But you can trust God. He will not let you be tempted more than you can bear. But when you are tempted, God will also give you a way to escape that temptation. Then you will be able to endure it.

Isaiah 57:16

I will not accuse my people forever. I will not always be angry. If I continued to show my anger, then the human spirit, the life I gave them, would die before me.

Isaiah 54:7

“For a short time I turned away from you, but with all my love I will welcome you again.

Isaiah 50:1

This is what the Lord says: “People of Israel, you say that I divorced your mother, Jerusalem. But where is the legal paper that proves I divorced her? My children, did I owe money to someone? Did I sell you to pay a debt? No, you were sold because of the bad things you did. Your mother was sent away because of the bad things you did.

Isaiah 10:12

When the Lord finishes doing what he planned to Jerusalem and Mount Zion, he will punish Assyria. The king of Assyria is very proud. His pride made him do many bad things, so God will punish him.

Isaiah 1:5

What good will it do to keep punishing you? You will continue to rebel. Your whole head and heart are already sick and aching.

Psalm 103:14

He knows all about us. He knows we are made from dust.

Psalm 78:38

But God was merciful. He forgave their sins and did not destroy them. Many times he held back his anger. He never let it get out of control.

Psalm 76:10

Even human anger can bring you honor when you use it to punish your enemies.

Psalm 38:1

Lord, don’t criticize me when you are angry. Don’t discipline me in anger.

Psalm 6:1

Lord, don’t punish me. Don’t correct me when you are so angry.

Job 23:6

Would God use his power against me? No, he would listen to me!

Psalm 103:9

He does not always criticize. He does not stay angry with us forever.

Isaiah 64:5

You welcome people who enjoy doing good and who remember you by living the way you want them to. But we sinned against you, and you became angry with us. But you always saved us!

Lamentations 3:31

He should remember that the Lord does not reject people forever.

Lamentations 3:32

When he punishes, he also has mercy. He has mercy because of his great love and kindness.