Isaiah 2:18
And the idols he shall utterly abolish.
Cross-references
Isaiah 27:9 describes the removal of idols and altars as atonement, paralleling the utter passing away of idols in Isaiah 2:18.
Isaiah 17:8 also prophesies that people will no longer regard their handmade altars and images—a parallel prediction of idol abandonment.
In Zechariah 13:2, this same future removal of idols is declared—God will cut off their names from the land.
Jeremiah 10:11 declares that these gods will perish from the earth and under heaven—identical in meaning to this verse.
Jeremiah 10:15 says idols are vanity and will perish at their visitation—another direct parallel on their destruction.
Ezekiel 6:4 prophesies altars desolate and images broken—a complementary judgment against idolatry in the day of the Lord.
Deuteronomy 9:21 records Moses grinding the golden calf to powder—a historical precedent for idol destruction echoing this prophecy.
1 Samuel 5:4 tells of Dagon's statue broken before the ark—a specific instance of an idol falling, prefiguring the general removal.
2 Kings 11:18 describes the people demolishing Baal's temple and images—a historical act fulfilling the principle of idol eradication.
Ezekiel 36:25 promises cleansing from idols, which fulfills the complete removal of idols in Isaiah 2:18.
2 Chronicles 30:14 records Hezekiah's reforms removing pagan altars—a historical example of idols being taken away.
Ezekiel 37:23 promises no more defilement with idols, echoing the passing away of idols in Isaiah 2:18.