Isaiah 40:10

Behold, the Lord God will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 9:6 Parallel

Isaiah 9:6 announces a child born who will be called Mighty God, paralleling the coming Lord with might in Isaiah 40:10 — both depict God's arrival as king.

Isaiah 9:7 Parallel

Isaiah 9:7 describes the endless increase of his government and justice, matching the rule and reward of the Lord coming in power from Isaiah 40:10.

Isaiah 49:25 directly promises God will rescue captives from the mighty, echoing His ruling arm here.

Isaiah 59:15-21 depicts God's own arm bringing salvation and a Redeemer coming to Zion, directly echoing the Lord coming with might and reward in Isaiah 40:10.

Isaiah 59:16 declares God's own arm brought salvation — directly parallel to His arm ruling and reward.

Isaiah 62:11 repeats 'Behold, his reward is with him' almost verbatim – the same promise of God's reward accompanying his coming.

Isaiah 35:4 Parallel

Isaiah 35:4 says 'your God will come with vengeance, with recompence' – a parallel promise of God coming with reward and salvation.

Isaiah 60:1-22 calls Zion to arise because the Lord's glory has risen — a parallel to the Lord's coming in Isaiah 40:10, though focusing on light rather than might.

Isaiah 49:4 Related theme

Isaiah 49:4 has the servant saying his reward is with God – a different perspective on the same theme of divine reward for labor.

Isaiah 53:12 describes the servant dividing spoil, paralleling the reward God brings with Him.

Philippians 2:11 has every tongue confess Jesus as Lord, echoing the sovereign rule of God's arm in Isaiah 40:10.

Philippians 2:10 declares every knee bows to Jesus, realizing the universal dominion of the Lord's might in Isaiah 40:10.

Ephesians 1:20-22 describes Christ seated above all rule, embodying the sovereign power of God's arm from Isaiah 40:10.

John 12:15 Contrast

John 12:15 shows Jesus coming humbly on a donkey — stark contrast to the Lord coming with might and reward.

Matthew 28:18 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 28:18 shows Jesus claiming all authority, fulfilling the divine might and rule proclaimed in Isaiah 40:10.

Malachi 3:1 Parallel

Malachi 3:1 promises the Lord will suddenly come to his temple, fulfilling the announcement of the Lord's coming with might in Isaiah 40:10.

Revelation 17:14 presents the conquering Lamb as Lord of lords, the ultimate expression of the Lord's might in Isaiah 40:10.

Revelation 19:11–16 Prophetic fulfillment

Revelation 19:11-16 depicts Christ returning as King with a sharp sword and ruling – fulfilling the prophecy of the Lord coming with power and reward.

Revelation 22:12 directly quotes 'my reward is with me' from Isaiah 40:10, applying it to Christ's second coming.

Nahum 1:15 Allusion

Nahum 1:15 announces the herald of peace and deliverance, directly echoing the good news herald in Isaiah 40 and the Lord's coming to save.

Luke 1:51 Allusion

Luke 1:51 shows God's arm scattering the proud, directly echoing 'His arm rules for Him' in Isaiah and demonstrating divine power.

Revelation 2:27 describes ruling with a rod of iron, reflecting the decisive power of God's arm in Isaiah 40:10.

Psalm 110:2 Parallel

Psalm 110:2 speaks of a mighty scepter ruling from Zion, paralleling the ruling arm of God in Isaiah 40:10.

Micah 5:4 Parallel

Micah 5:4 depicts the coming ruler shepherding in God's strength, reinforcing the image of the Lord's mighty reign and care for His flock.

Jeremiah 23:5 specifies the righteous Branch from David who will reign, echoing Isaiah's promise of the Lord coming with might to establish justice.

Psalm 110:1 Parallel

Psalm 110:1 depicts the Lord enthroned at God's right hand, echoing the sovereign rule of God's arm in Isaiah 40:10.

Ezekiel 34:11 Related theme

Ezekiel 34:11 shows God Himself searching for His sheep, adding the shepherd dimension to the Lord's coming in power and reward.