Isaiah 31:5

New English Translation

Just as birds hover over a nest, so the Lord who commands armies will protect Jerusalem. He will protect and deliver it; as he passes over he will rescue it.

Cross References

Genesis 1:2

Now the earth was without shape and empty, and darkness was over the surface of the watery deep, but the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the water.

2 Kings 19:34

I will shield this city and rescue it for the sake of my reputation and because of my promise to David my servant.’”

2 Chronicles 32:22

The Lord delivered Hezekiah and the residents of Jerusalem from the power of King Sennacherib of Assyria and from all the other nations. He made them secure on every side.

Psalm 37:40

The Lord helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from evil men and delivers them, for they seek his protection.

Psalm 46:5

God lives within it, it cannot be moved. God rescues it at the break of dawn.

Psalm 46:6

Nations are in uproar, kingdoms are overthrown. God gives a shout, the earth dissolves.

Psalm 91:4

He will shelter you with his wings; you will find safety under his wings. His faithfulness is like a shield or a protective wall.

Exodus 12:27

then you will say, ‘It is the sacrifice of the Lord’s Passover, when he passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt, when he struck Egypt and delivered our households.’” The people bowed down low to the ground,

Exodus 19:4

‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt and how I lifted you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself.

Isaiah 10:14

My hand discovered the wealth of the nations, as if it were in a nest, as one gathers up abandoned eggs, I gathered up the whole earth. There was no wing flapping, or open mouth chirping.”

Isaiah 26:1

At that time this song will be sung in the land of Judah: “We have a strong city! The Lord’s deliverance, like walls and a rampart, makes it secure.

Isaiah 27:3

I, the Lord, protect it; I water it regularly. I guard it night and day, so no one can harm it.

Isaiah 35:4

Tell those who panic, “Be strong! Do not fear! Look, your God comes to avenge! With divine retribution he comes to deliver you.”

Isaiah 37:35

I will shield this city and rescue it for the sake of my reputation and because of my promise to David my servant.”’”

Isaiah 38:6

and rescue you and this city from the king of Assyria. I will shield this city.”’”

Zechariah 9:14

Then the Lord will appear above them, and his arrow will shoot forth like lightning; the Lord God will blow the trumpet and will sally forth on the southern storm winds.

Zechariah 9:8

Then I will surround my temple to protect it like a guard from anyone crossing back and forth; so no one will cross over against them anymore as an oppressor, for now I myself have seen it.

Deuteronomy 32:11

Like an eagle that stirs up its nest, that hovers over its young, so the Lord spread out his wings and took him, he lifted him up on his pinions.