Isaiah 33:16

He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 32:18 promises peaceful and secure dwellings for God's people, directly parallel to the safe dwelling promised here.

Isaiah 26:1-5 describes a strong city with salvation as walls — the same theme of God as a secure refuge for those who trust Him.

In Isaiah 58:14, 'ride on the heights' mirrors 'dwell on the heights' from 33:16, with feeding and delight added as rewards for righteousness.

In Isaiah 58:11, God promises guidance and satisfaction like a watered garden — echoing the sure provision of bread and water in 33:16.

Luke 12:29-31 teaches not to worry about food/drink but seek God’s kingdom, which will be added — paralleling the promise of provision for the trusting in Isaiah 33:16.

Habakkuk 3:19 echoes the high places and sure-footed safety — God making feet like deer's to tread on heights, matching the secure dwelling in Isaiah 33:16.

Psalm 15:1 Parallel

Psalm 15:1 asks who may dwell on God's holy hill, while this verse answers: the righteous person described in the preceding verses.

Psalm 18:33 Parallel

Psalm 18:33 speaks of God setting the believer on high places with sure feet — directly parallel to the safe dwelling on high in Isaiah 33:16.

Psalm 34:10 Parallel

Psalm 34:10 assures that those who seek the Lord lack no good thing — directly matching the sure bread and water in Isaiah 33:16.

Psalm 37:3 Parallel

Psalm 37:3 promises dwelling in the land and being fed for those who trust — paralleling the secure dwelling and provision in Isaiah 33:16.

Proverbs 18:10 depicts God as a strong tower — the same refuge and security promised for those who dwell on high in Isaiah 33:16.

Psalm 91:1-10 elaborates on divine protection for those who dwell in God's shelter, reinforcing the security promised here.

Psalm 111:5 Parallel

Psalm 111:5 states God gives food to those who fear Him — echoing the assured bread and waters for the righteous in Isaiah 33:16.

2 Samuel 22:34 uses the same 'heights' imagery — God makes the faithful stand secure on high places.

Proverbs 10:3 says the Lord will not let the righteous go hungry, directly matching the guarantee of bread and water in Isaiah 33:16.

Psalm 132:15 promises to bless Zion's provisions and satisfy the poor with bread, echoing the 'bread will be given' in Isaiah 33:16.

Psalm 94:22 Parallel

Psalm 94:22 calls the Lord a stronghold and rock of refuge, similar to the secure dwelling and defense in Isaiah 33:16.

Psalm 71:3 Parallel

Psalm 71:3 describes God as a rock of refuge and fortress, directly paralleling the 'fortresses of rocks' where the righteous dwell in Isaiah 33:16.

Psalm 37:19 Parallel

Psalm 37:19 promises abundance in famine for the righteous, echoing the assured provision (bread and water) in Isaiah 33:16.

Psalm 31:2 Parallel

Psalm 31:2 calls God a rock fortress — the same 'fortress of rocks' image used here for security.

Exodus 23:25 promises God will bless bread and water for worshipers — the same provision promised here.

Psalm 91:14 Parallel

Psalm 91:14 promises deliverance and protection to those who hold fast to God, similar to the safety described here.

Psalm 90:1 Parallel

Psalm 90:1 declares God Himself is our dwelling place, expanding the concept of security from physical heights to God's presence.

Proverbs 1:33 promises security to those who listen to wisdom, echoing the secure dwelling promised here to the righteous.

1 Kings 19:6 has an angel providing bread and water to Elijah — a concrete example of God's provision.

1 Kings 17:6 shows God miraculously providing bread for Elijah, echoing the promise that bread will be given.