Isaiah 49:5
And now, saith the Lord that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the Lord, and my God shall be my strength.
Cross-reference
Isaiah 49:1 introduces the servant's call from the womb, providing the foundation for the gathering mission in 49:5.
Isaiah 42:4 depicts the servant's unwavering justice mission—complementary to restoring Israel in this verse.
Isaiah 56:8 promises gathering not only Israel but also others, expanding the scope of the mission in 49:5.
Romans 15:8 explicitly identifies Christ as the servant to the circumcised, fulfilling the promises behind 49:5.
In John 5:20-27, the Father gives honor and authority to the Son for judgment and life, directly echoing the servant's honor.
Matthew 23:37 contrasts Jerusalem's unwillingness to be gathered with the servant's intended gathering in 49:5.
Matthew 15:24 shows Jesus limiting his mission to Israel's lost sheep, directly fulfilling the servant's role in 49:5.
Galatians 1:15 uses 'set apart from the womb' — Paul echoes the Servant's calling in this verse.
Psalm 71:6 shares the 'from the womb' language—both affirm God's formative care from birth, though for different callings.
Zechariah 3:8 introduces 'my servant the Branch'—directly linking to the servant formed from the womb in Isaiah 49:5.
Jeremiah 1:5 uses identical 'formed in the womb' wording—both are divinely appointed from birth, Jeremiah as prophet, this servant as restorer.
In Matthew 28:18, Jesus claims all authority in heaven and earth, fulfilling the servant's God-given strength and honor.
Acts 13:46 shows Paul turning to Gentiles after Jewish rejection — contrasting with the Servant's mission to gather Israel.
Psalm 110:1-3 places the servant at God's right hand ruling enemies, expanding his role from gathering Israel to universal dominion.
Matthew 12:18 quotes Isaiah 42:1 about God's chosen Servant — paralleling the Servant theme in this verse.
In Matthew 11:27, Jesus says all things are given by the Father, revealing the unique authority hinted at in the servant's God-given strength.
In Matthew 17:5, the Father again affirms Jesus as beloved Son at the Transfiguration, reinforcing the divine honor promised to the servant.
In Matthew 3:17, the Father declares 'beloved Son with whom I am well pleased,' echoing the honor and favor on the servant.
Luke 19:42 shows Jesus mourning Jerusalem's ignorance of peace, contrasting the hoped-for gathering in 49:5.
In John 3:35, the Father loves the Son and gives all things into his hand, paralleling the honor and strength given to the servant.