Isaiah 49:25

But thus saith the Lord, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 41:11 promises God will shame those who strive against His people, a parallel assurance of contending.

Isaiah 41:12 continues that those who war against you will be nothing, reinforcing the same promise of protection.

Isaiah 54:15-17 declares no weapon against God's servants will succeed, a thorough parallel to contending with enemies.

Isaiah 5:29 Contrast

Isaiah 5:29 describes the enemy as a lion carrying prey with none to deliver—a contrast to God delivering the prey here.

Isaiah 29:20 declares the 'terrible one' brought to nought—directly parallel to God contending with the terrible here.

Isaiah 45:13 has God raising Cyrus to release captives without price—a direct parallel to the rescue from the mighty here.

Isaiah 51:23 Related theme

Isaiah 51:23 describes God giving the cup of wrath to Israel's tormentors—same theme of divine retribution against oppressors.

Isaiah 61:1 Allusion

In Isaiah 61:1, the same promise of liberty to captives is expanded as a messianic mission — God's rescue plan declared.

Isaiah 52:2-5 calls captive Zion to freedom and restoration, echoing the rescue promise in Isaiah 49:25.

Isaiah 10:27 promises removal of the oppressor's yoke, paralleling the rescue from the mighty in Isaiah 49:25.

Zechariah 12:3-6 shows God making Jerusalem a burdensome stone and leaders like fire against enemies — divine protection in action.

Jeremiah 51:36 similarly promises God will plead His people's cause and avenge them against Babylon, echoing the same divine contention.

Jeremiah 50:34 declares the LORD a strong Redeemer who pleads their cause, directly echoing Isaiah 49:25's promise to contend for them.

Genesis 12:3 contains God's promise to curse those who curse Abraham's seed, the same principle as contending.

Hebrews 2:14 shows Christ destroying the devil who holds power of death, fulfilling God's promise to rescue captives from the mighty.

Zechariah 9:13-16 depicts God as a warrior saving His people and making them like jewels, extending the rescue promise to a future victory.

In Colossians 2:15, Christ's triumph over spiritual rulers echoes God's promise to contend with and overcome the mighty in Isaiah.

Zephaniah 3:19 promises to deal with oppressors and save the outcast — directly parallel to rescuing captives and saving children.

In Colossians 1:13, believers are delivered from the domain of darkness — mirroring God's rescue of captives from the mighty in Isaiah.

Jeremiah 15:21 promises deliverance from the wicked and ruthless — a parallel assurance of rescue from oppressors.

Jeremiah 30:10 promises to save Jacob and his offspring from captivity — directly echoing the rescue of captives and children.

Luke 4:18 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 4:18 records Jesus reading Isaiah 61:1, proclaiming liberty to captives — the same rescue promised here is fulfilled in Christ.

Luke 11:22 Parallel

In Luke 11:22, the stronger man overpowers the strong and takes his spoil — echoing God's rescue of captives from the mighty in Isaiah.

Jeremiah 29:10 promises return from Babylonian exile, similar to the rescue from the mighty promised in Isaiah 49:25.

Hebrews 2:15 describes deliverance from fear of death slavery, echoing the rescue of captives in the main verse.

In 2 Timothy 2:26, escaping the devil's snare parallels God's rescue of captives from the mighty in Isaiah.

Jeremiah 50:33 depicts captors refusing to release Israel, setting up the same situation God resolves in Isaiah 49:25.

Acts 26:18 Parallel

In Acts 26:18, Paul's mission to open eyes and turn people from Satan's power parallels God's promise to rescue captives from the mighty.

Zechariah 9:12 calls prisoners of hope to return with double restoration, paralleling the rescue of captives in Isaiah 49:25.

Micah 2:13 Parallel

Micah 2:13 shows God as 'breaker' leading captives out — a parallel image of rescue from oppression.

Jeremiah 50:17-19 describes Israel scattered by oppressors and God's restoration, matching the rescue theme of Isaiah 49:25.

Numbers 23:8 shows Balaam cannot curse whom God has not cursed, reflecting God's protection of His people.

Nahum 2:13 Related theme

Nahum 2:13 declares God cutting off the prey of oppressors — a complementary action to rescuing captives here.