Isaiah 29:8

New International Version

as when a hungry person dreams of eating, but awakens hungry still; as when a thirsty person dreams of drinking, but awakens faint and thirsty still. So will it be with the hordes of all the nations that fight against Mount Zion.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 32:21

And the Lord sent an angel, who annihilated all the fighting men and the commanders and officers in the camp of the Assyrian king. So he withdrew to his own land in disgrace. And when he went into the temple of his god, some of his sons, his own flesh and blood, cut him down with the sword.

Psalm 129:5

May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame.

Psalm 73:20

They are like a dream when one awakes; when you arise, Lord, you will despise them as fantasies.

Isaiah 41:11

“All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish.

Isaiah 41:12

Though you search for your enemies, you will not find them. Those who wage war against you will be as nothing at all.

Isaiah 44:12

The blacksmith takes a tool and works with it in the coals; he shapes an idol with hammers, he forges it with the might of his arm. He gets hungry and loses his strength; he drinks no water and grows faint.

Isaiah 54:17

no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord.

Nahum 1:15

Look, there on the mountains, the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace! Celebrate your festivals, Judah, and fulfill your vows. No more will the wicked invade you; they will be completely destroyed.

Nahum 2:1

An attacker advances against you, Nineveh. Guard the fortress, watch the road, brace yourselves, marshal all your strength!