Isaiah 12:6

Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.

Cross-references

Isaiah 24:23 depicts the LORD reigning on Mount Zion in glory, paralleling the joy of His presence here.

Isaiah 40:9 Parallel

Isaiah 40:9 also calls Zion to shout good news, with the same imperative to lift up the voice—both heralding God's presence.

Isaiah 41:14 uses the same divine title 'Holy One of Israel', linking God's redeeming help to His presence in Zion.

Isaiah 41:16 calls to rejoice in the Holy One of Israel, directly matching the song of joy and the same title here.

Isaiah 52:7-10 likewise announces the Lord's return to Zion and the salvation witnessed by all, echoing the joy in God's presence.

Isaiah 37:23 recounts mocking the Holy One of Israel—a direct contrast to the joyful praise of Him in Isaiah 12:6.

Isaiah 1:4 Contrast

Isaiah 1:4 describes a people who despise the Holy One of Israel—the opposite of the joyful reverence in Isaiah 12:6.

Isaiah 55:6 Related theme

Isaiah 55:6 calls to seek the LORD while He is near — a fitting response to the declaration that He is present in Zion.

Isaiah 38:6 Parallel

Isaiah 38:6 promises God will defend Jerusalem, aligning with the theme of His saving presence among His people.

Isaiah 31:4 Parallel

Isaiah 31:4 describes the LORD coming to fight on Mount Zion, showing His active presence defending the city.

Isaiah 25:10 says the LORD's hand rests on Mount Zion, reinforcing His protective presence in the same mountain setting.

Isaiah 14:32 affirms the LORD founded Zion as a refuge for the afflicted, connecting to His presence celebrated in Isaiah 12:6.

Isaiah 8:18 Related theme

Isaiah 8:18 also speaks of God dwelling on Mount Zion, reinforcing the theme of His presence among His people.

Zephaniah 3:14 repeats nearly verbatim the call to shout joy, O daughter of Zion, directly echoing this verse.

Psalm 71:22 Parallel

Psalm 71:22 praises the Holy One of Israel with song, directly paralleling the joyful acclamation of God's presence.

Zephaniah 3:15-17 directly echoes 'the Lord is in your midst' and the call to rejoice, mirroring Isaiah's theme.

Ezekiel 48:35 names the city 'The Lord is there,' confirming God's abiding presence among His people.

Ezekiel 43:7 declares God's throne and dwelling in the midst of Israel, reinforcing the promised presence in Isaiah.

Zechariah 2:5 promises God as a wall of fire and glory in Jerusalem's midst, paralleling the Holy One's presence.

Psalm 9:11 Parallel

Psalm 9:11 also summons praise to God who is enthroned in Zion, echoing the joy over His presence.

Zechariah 2:10 commands Zion to rejoice because the Lord will dwell in her midst—a near verbatim parallel.

Zechariah 2:11 extends the promise: many nations join when God dwells in Zion, deepening the corporate dimension.

Zechariah 8:3-8 repeats the promise of God dwelling in Zion's midst, directly echoing the presence celebrated here.

Luke 19:37-40 shows disciples shouting praise as Jesus enters Jerusalem, embodying this call for joy at the Holy One in Zion's midst.

Ezekiel 35:10 reminds that 'the LORD was there' in the land — the same truth that inspires joy here, now used to rebuke Edom.

Revelation 22:3 Prophetic fulfillment

Revelation 22:3 shows God's throne in the new Jerusalem — the final realization of God's presence in the midst of Zion.

Lamentations 1:6 describes Zion's majesty departed — the opposite of the joyful presence proclaimed here.

Ezekiel 39:7 calls God 'the Holy One in Israel' and emphasizes His presence among His people — a direct echo of this verse.

Hosea 11:9 Allusion

Hosea 11:9 declares God as 'the Holy One in your midst' — the same phrase, emphasizing His merciful presence despite sin.

Joel 2:27 Parallel

Joel 2:27 repeats the same promise that God is in the midst of Israel, reinforcing the assurance of His presence.

Joel 3:17 Parallel

Joel 3:17 says God dwells in Zion, His holy mountain — parallel to the Holy One in Israel's midst here.

Zephaniah 3:17 explicitly says 'The LORD your God is in your midst' — a nearly verbatim parallel to this verse.

Revelation 21:3 Prophetic fulfillment

Revelation 21:3 declares God dwells with man — the ultimate fulfillment of the Holy One being in the midst of His people.

Exodus 17:7 Contrast

Exodus 17:7 records Israel doubting 'Is the Lord among us?' while Isaiah confidently declares He is.

Jeremiah 8:19 laments 'Is the LORD not in Zion?' — questioning the very presence celebrated here, creating a stark contrast.

Exodus 25:8 Typology

Exodus 25:8 commands a sanctuary so God can dwell in their midst—Isaiah celebrates that realized presence.

Numbers 23:21 has 'the Lord his God is with him' and 'shout of a King'—directly paralleling the shout and presence of God in Isaiah.

Ezra 3:11 Parallel

Ezra 3:11 describes the people shouting praise to God, echoing the 'cry aloud and shout' in Isaiah, though for temple foundation.

Nehemiah 12:42 records the singers and people rejoicing loudly, a direct parallel to the shouted praise in Isaiah.

Psalm 46:5 Allusion

Psalm 46:5 echoes 'God is in the midst of her' — the same divine presence in Zion that inspires joyful shouting in Isaiah 12:6.

Psalm 99:2 Parallel

Psalm 99:2 declares 'The LORD is great in Zion' — directly parallel to the Holy One of Israel being great in the midst of Zion.

Psalm 135:21 echoes the same call to bless the LORD from Zion, emphasizing His dwelling presence in Jerusalem.

Psalm 146:10 declares the LORD's eternal reign in Zion, reinforcing the joy of His presence among His people.

Psalm 147:12 directly calls Jerusalem and Zion to praise God, paralleling the shout of joy in Isaiah 12:6.

Zephaniah 3:5 states 'The LORD within her' — echoing the presence of God in the midst of His people.

Psalm 76:2 Parallel

Psalm 76:2 states God's dwelling is in Zion — the same location where Isaiah 12:6 declares 'great in your midst is the Holy One'.

Hebrews 12:22 speaks of coming to Mount Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem — a typological fulfillment of God's presence among His people.

Jeremiah 14:9 also affirms 'the LORD is in the midst of us' — but as a plea, not a joyful shout.

Psalm 87:3 Parallel

Psalm 87:3 calls Zion the 'city of God' with glorious things spoken of her — parallel to the praise of God's presence in Isaiah 12:6.

Psalm 68:16 Parallel

Psalm 68:16 declares God's chosen dwelling on Zion, reinforcing the place of His abode celebrated here.

Psalm 50:2 Parallel

Psalm 50:2 describes Zion as 'the perfection of beauty' where God shines — parallel to the Holy One in Zion's midst.

Zechariah 9:9 also calls Zion to shout, but for the coming king — a thematic parallel of joyful proclamation in Jerusalem.

Psalm 89:18 Related theme

Psalm 89:18 calls God the Holy One of Israel, sharing the title but in a different context of kingship.

2 Samuel 5:7 Historical context

2 Samuel 5:7 identifies Zion as the stronghold David captured, the very city whose inhabitants Isaiah calls to shout.

Numbers 5:3 Parallel

Numbers 5:3 mentions God dwelling in the midst of the camp, echoing the 'Holy One in your midst' here, but in a context of purity.