Isaiah 28:12

The Passion Translation

For he has said to them, “This is your rest, so let the weary rest; this is your comfort”—but they would not listen.

Cross References

Isaiah 11:10

On that day, the root of Jesse will be lifted up as a miracle-sign to rally the people. Gentiles will diligently seek him, and his resting place will be glorious!

Isaiah 29:12

Or if it’s given to one who is illiterate with the command “Read this,” he responds, “I can’t because I cannot read.”

Isaiah 30:15

Lord Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel, says: “Come back to me! By returning and resting in me you will be saved. In quietness and trust you will be made strong. But you refused.

Isaiah 32:17

The work of righteousness is peace, and the result of righteousness is quietness and confidence forever.

Isaiah 32:18

My people will live free from worry in secure homes and quiet resting places.

Jeremiah 44:16

“You claim to speak to us on behalf of Yahweh, but we refuse to listen to you whatsoever!

Jeremiah 6:16

Yahweh said to his people: “Stand at the crossroads. Now, consider your ways and ask for the ancient paths. Which is God’s way? Walk on his path, and you’ll enjoy a resting place for yourselves. But they said, ‘We will not. That’s not the path we want.’ ”

Hebrews 12:25

Make very sure that you never refuse to listen to God when he speaks! For the God who spoke on earth from Sinai is the same God who now speaks from heaven. Those who heard him speak his living Word on earth found nowhere to hide, so what chance is there for us to escape if we turn our backs on God and refuse to hear his warnings as he speaks from heaven?