Isaiah 21:2

The Passion Translation

A terrifying revelation has been given to me: The betrayer betrays; the destroyer destroys. Arise, you Elamites! Lay siege, you Medes! I will put an end to all the grief she brought to the nations.

Cross References

Jeremiah 49:34

In the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, Yahweh, Commander of Angel Armies, gave me a word for the land of Elam. “Behold, I will break the strength of Elam’s archers, the boast of their might.

Isaiah 33:1

Woe to you, destroyer, you who have not been destroyed. Woe to you, traitor, you who have not been betrayed. When you have finished your work of destroying, you will be destroyed, and when you have completed your betrayal, you will be betrayed.

Isaiah 24:16

From all over the world we hear their songs of praise— songs of glory and beauty to the Righteous One! But I said, “I feel I’m wasting away. I’m doomed; I’m wasting away.” With deception, deceivers deceive! With treachery, the treacherous betray!

Psalm 60:3

You have taught us hard lessons and made us drink the wine of bewilderment.

Revelation 13:10

For the one who leads others into captivity, into captivity he goes. The one who kills others by the sword, by the sword he will be put to death. This is a call for the endurance and faithfulness of the holy believers.

Daniel 5:28

“Peres: God has divided up your kingdom and given it to the Medes and the Persians.”

Daniel 8:20

“The ram that you saw with two long horns represents the kingdoms of the Medes and the Persians.

Lamentations 1:22

“Let all their wickedness condemn them. Deal with them as you have dealt with me for all my sins. My groaning seems endless, and I am sick at heart.”

Jeremiah 51:53

I, Yahweh, say, even if Babylon should climb up to the sky, and entrench herself in an inaccessible height, I would still call her enemies to destroy her.”

Jeremiah 51:44

I will punish Bel, the god of Babylon, and make him give back what he has stolen. The people will no longer stream to him to bring him their offering. The walls of Babylon have fallen.”

Jeremiah 51:11

Yahweh has stirred up a spirit of hostility in the king of the Medes because Yahweh’s plan is to destroy Babylon. This is Yahweh’s revenge for destroying his temple. “Sharpen the arrows; fill up your quivers!

Jeremiah 50:34

But their Redeemer is powerful! My name is Yahweh, Commander of Angel Armies. I will take up their cause and rescue them. I will give the nation rest but make the people of Babylon tremble.

Jeremiah 50:14

Archers! Take your positions against Babylon and surround her. Shoot at her! Empty your quiver, for she has sinned against Yahweh.

Jeremiah 45:3

‘You have been thinking: “These are horrible times for me. In addition to my pain, now Yahweh adds sorrow to my troubles. I am worn out with groaning, with relief nowhere in sight!” ’

Jeremiah 31:25

For I will refresh the weary soul and satisfy all those who have given up on life.”

Jeremiah 31:20

Yahweh replies, “Ephraim, you are still my child no matter what you’ve done; you are still my beloved children, my very precious children. Even though I rebuke you, my thoughts are filled with love. That is why I am so deeply moved with compassion, for I long for you and have mercy in my heart for you,” declares Yahweh.

Isaiah 47:6

I became angry with my people, so I wounded my special ones. I handed them over to you, and you took them captive. You showed them no mercy; you even made the elderly suffer under your heavy yoke.

Isaiah 35:10

Yahweh’s ransomed ones will return with glee to Zion. They will enter with a song of rejoicing and be crowned with everlasting joy. Ecstatic joy will overwhelm them; weariness and grief will disappear!

Isaiah 22:6

The soldiers of Elam attacked with chariots and cavalry, armed with bows and arrows. The troops of Kir advanced with shields ready.

Proverbs 13:15

Everyone admires a wise, sensible person, but the treacherous walk on the path of ruin.

Psalm 79:11

Listen, Lord! Hear the sighing of all the prisoners of war, all those doomed to die. Demonstrate your glory-power, and come and rescue your condemned children!

Psalm 12:5

But the Lord says, “Now I will arise! I will defend the poor, those who were plundered, the oppressed, and the needy who groan for help. I will spring into action to rescue and protect them!”

Psalm 25:3

Could anyone be disgraced when he has entwined his heart with yours? But my foes will all be defeated and ashamed when they harm the innocent.

Psalm 119:158

I grieve when I see how the faithless ones live, for they just walk away from your promises.

Daniel 5:9

King Belshazzar grew more and more terrified, his face turned ashen, and all his nobles were dumbfounded.

Genesis 10:22

The sons of Shem were Elam, Assyria, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.

Isaiah 11:11

On that day, the Lord will extend his hand a second time to restore the remnant of his people from Assyria, Egypt, Pathros, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Syria, and the coastlands of the sea.

Isaiah 14:4

you will jeer at the king of Babylon and recite this proverb: “Your oppressor has been stilled and your onslaught is over!

Isaiah 14:7

But now the whole earth rests and is at peace. It bursts out with singing;

Jeremiah 25:25

all the kings of Zimri, all the kings of Elam, and all the kings of Media,

Daniel 8:2

In my vision I suddenly found myself in the fortress city of Susa, the capital of the province of Elam, standing beside the Ulai canal.