Isaiah 49:10

They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 25:4 Parallel

In Isaiah 25:4, God is a shade from the heat for the needy — a very close parallel to this promise of protection from the sun.

In Isaiah 48:17, God leads his people in the way — the same leading theme as the guide who leads by springs.

In Isaiah 58:11, the Lord's continual guidance and satisfaction in drought directly mirrors the leading and provision from thirst here.

In Isaiah 48:17, God leads his people in the way — the same leading theme as the guide who leads by springs.

Isaiah 43:20 explicitly says God gives waters in the wilderness for his chosen — directly parallel to the leading by springs.

Isaiah 12:3 Parallel

In Isaiah 12:3, drawing water from wells of salvation echoes the same water-of-life provision for God's people.

In Isaiah 41:18, God opens rivers and springs in the wilderness — identical promise of water provision for the journey.

Isaiah 35:6 Parallel

In Isaiah 35:6, waters break out in the wilderness — directly matching the promise of springs to guide the redeemed.

In Isaiah 40:11, the shepherd gently leads his flock — the same image of God guiding and caring as in verse 10.

Isaiah 32:2 Parallel

In Isaiah 32:2, the righteous king provides streams of water and shade — similar imagery of refreshment and protection.

Isaiah 54:10 Related theme

Isaiah 54:10 expands on God's enduring mercy and covenant peace, linking to the compassionate leading in 49:10.

Isaiah 44:3 Parallel

Isaiah 44:3 promises water for the thirsty and the Spirit — the water provision parallels the guiding to springs.

Isaiah 4:6 Parallel

In Isaiah 4:6, a shelter from the heat is promised for Zion — a parallel image of divine protection from the sun.

In Isaiah 57:18, God promises to lead and restore comforts, paralleling the merciful guidance shown here.

In Isaiah 55:12, being led forth with joy and peace echoes the guidance theme here.

In Revelation 7:17, the Lamb leads to springs of living water — a direct echo of the promise here that God guides to springs.

Jeremiah 31:9 describes God leading His people by rivers of waters on a straight path, echoing the guiding to springs in 49:10.

Revelation 7:16 directly quotes this verse: no hunger, thirst, or scorching heat — applying it to the redeemed in heaven.

Psalm 121:6 Parallel

Psalm 121:6 similarly promises protection from the sun's harm, reinforcing God's care as a shade and guide.

Psalm 23:2-4 uses shepherd imagery of leading to green pastures and still waters, exactly matching the guidance to springs in 49:10.

Numbers 21:16 Historical context

Numbers 21:16 recounts God providing water at Beer — a historical parallel to the promise of springs and guidance in Isaiah 49:10.

Psalm 136:16 recalls God leading Israel through the wilderness — the exodus pattern that Isaiah 49:10 promises will be repeated.

Nehemiah 9:20 Historical context

Nehemiah 9:20 recounts God giving manna and water in the wilderness and the Spirit's instruction — directly paralleling the promised provision and guidance in Isaiah 49:10.

James 1:11 Contrast

James 1:11 describes the sun withering grass — a contrast to Isaiah's assurance that the sun will not harm God's people.

John 4:14 Allusion

John 4:14 promises never thirsting and a well springing up — fulfilling Isaiah's imagery of no thirst and guiding waters.

John 4:10 Allusion

John 4:10 introduces living water from Jesus — a direct parallel to the springs of water God provides in Isaiah.

Matthew 13:6 shows the sun scorching seeds — directly opposite to Isaiah's promise that the sun will not smite the redeemed.

Jonah 4:8 Contrast

In Jonah 4:8, the sun beating on Jonah's head contrasts sharply with the promise that the sun will not smite them.

Psalm 80:1 Parallel

Psalm 80:1 portrays God as Shepherd leading Joseph — directly paralleling the Shepherd's guidance and provision in Isaiah 49:10.

Malachi 4:2 Contrast

Malachi 4:2 presents the Sun of righteousness with healing — a contrasting image to the sun that promises not to smite.

In Zechariah 14:8, living waters flowing from Jerusalem parallel the springs of water that guide them here.

Micah 7:14 Parallel

In Micah 7:14, the plea for God to feed His flock with a rod mirrors the pastoral care described here.

Luke 6:21 Parallel

Luke 6:21 promises the hungry will be filled — echoing Isaiah's assurance that God's people shall not hunger.

Micah 5:4 Parallel

In Micah 5:4, the ruler feeding his flock in God's strength echoes the shepherd-like leading to springs.

John 10:3 Parallel

John 10:3 depicts the shepherd calling his sheep by name and leading them out, similar to the guiding shepherd in 49:10.

John 10:4 Parallel

John 10:4 continues with the shepherd going before the sheep and them following, paralleling the leading in 49:10.

In Ezekiel 34:29, the promise of no more hunger echoes the 'shall not hunger' from this verse.

Ezekiel 34:23 Related theme

Ezekiel 34:23 promises a single shepherd (David) who will feed the flock, complementing the divine shepherd imagery in 49:10.