Isaiah 59:16

The Passion Translation

And then he was astonished to see that there was no champion, not even one, who would rescue the oppressed. So then his own mighty power rescued him, and his own righteousness supported him.

Cross References

Psalm 106:23

So you decided to destroy them. But Moses, your chosen leader, stood in the gap between you and the people and made intercession on their behalf to turn away your wrath from killing them all.

Psalm 94:16

Lord, who will protect me from these wicked ones? If you don’t stand to defend me, who will? I have no one but you!

Psalm 98:1

Go ahead—sing your brand-new song to the Lord! He is famous for his miracles and marvels, for he is victorious through his mighty power and holy strength.

Isaiah 33:2

Yahweh, be gracious to us, for we wait for you. Be our strength every morning and rescue us when troubles come.

Isaiah 33:3

The nations retreat at the sound of your roaring voice. The nations scatter as you arise in your majesty.

Isaiah 40:10

Look! Here comes Lord Yahweh as a victorious warrior; he triumphs with his awesome power. Watch as he brings with him his reward and the spoils of victory to give to his people.

Isaiah 41:28

But when I look, I find no one who is capable to counsel me! There is no one who can respond to me with the right answer! Who could I even ask?

Isaiah 50:2

When I came to you, why was no one there? When I called, why did no one answer? Am I powerless to rescue you or too weak to deliver you? With only a threat I can evaporate the sea and dry up the rivers as a desert, leaving the fish to rot and die of thirst.

Isaiah 51:5

My righteousness is coming closer, and my salvation has gone out. My mighty arms will govern the people. The islands will trust in me and put their hope in the unveiling of my might.

Isaiah 51:9

Awake, God, awake! Arm of Yahweh, put on your robe of strength! Awake and do the works of power as in ancient days, as in generations past! Wasn’t it you who smashed the sea monster to pieces, who pierced the dragon in generations long ago?

Isaiah 52:10

Yahweh has unveiled his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations. To the ends of the earth, everyone everywhere will see the salvation of our God!

Isaiah 53:1

Who has truly believed our revelation? To whom will Yahweh reveal his mighty arm?

Isaiah 62:8

Yahweh swears an oath by the authority of his right hand and by his mighty arm: “I will never again give your new grain as food for your enemies, nor will foreigners drink your new wine that you worked hard to produce.

Isaiah 64:7

No one calls on your name or presses in to lay hold of you, for you have hidden your face from us. You have let us be ruined by our own sins.

Jeremiah 5:1

“Roam the streets of Jerusalem; search her streets and public squares, and note what you see. See if you can find even one person who pursues justice. If you find even one acting with integrity, I will surely spare Jerusalem.

Ezekiel 22:30

“I searched for someone who would repair the wall, one who fills the gap, an intercessor to cry out for mercy, but I found no one. There was no one found who would keep my justice from destroying the nation.

Mark 6:6

He was amazed at the depth of their unbelief! Then Jesus went out into the different villages and taught the people.