Isaiah 50:10
Who is among you that feareth the Lord, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon his God.
Cross-reference
Isaiah 53:11 reveals the servant's suffering and justification of many, deepening the identity and mission of the servant obeyed.
Isaiah 42:1 identifies the servant as God's chosen, upheld by the Spirit, clarifying who the voice is that must be obeyed.
In Isaiah 26:3, perfect peace is promised to those who trust in God, echoing the call to rely on him in darkness.
Isaiah 9:2 promises light to those walking in darkness, offering hope that the darkness in 50:10 will be dispelled.
Isaiah 8:17 describes waiting and trusting while God hides his face, a very similar situation of trusting in obscurity.
Isaiah 42:3 promises God will not break a bruised reed, supporting the vulnerable who trust in darkness.
In Isaiah 26:4, the command to 'trust in the Lord forever' parallels the same exhortation to rely on God here.
Isaiah 2:5 invites walking in light, contrasting with the darkness here; both use walking as a metaphor for following God.
Isaiah 59:9 describes walking in gloom due to sin, contrasting with the faithful trust in darkness shown in 50:10.
In 1 Samuel 30:6, David strengthened himself in the Lord amid distress, mirroring the response of trusting God in darkness.
Malachi 3:16 shows God's special attention to those who fear Him and esteem His name, adding divine remembrance to the trusting response.
In Micah 7:7-9, the same imagery of sitting in darkness and waiting for the LORD as light reinforces trusting God in trouble.
In Lamentations 3:26, this same call to wait quietly for God's salvation echoes trusting in darkness without light.
In Lamentations 3:25, waiting for the Lord brings goodness — a promise for those who seek him in darkness.
In Psalm 42:11, the soul is cast down yet hopes in God — the same self-encouragement for those in darkness.
In Psalm 27:14, waiting on the Lord with courage is the direct response to walking in darkness — an exhortation to wait.
Hebrews 5:9 presents Jesus as the perfected servant who brings eternal salvation to all who obey Him, fulfilling the call to obey the servant.
In 2 Chronicles 20:12, Jehoshaphat's helplessness and 'our eyes are on you' directly parallels relying on God when no light is visible.
In Psalm 27:13, the certainty of seeing God's goodness sustains faith despite fainting — the same darkness with hope.
In John 12:46, Jesus says believers do not remain in darkness, contrasting with the faithful who walk in darkness here.
In Job 13:15, this same trust is expressed even when facing death — the ultimate darkness.
In Job 23:8-10, Job cannot perceive God but knows he will come forth as gold after testing — darkness with refining purpose.
In John 8:12, Jesus says following him means not walking in darkness—opposite to the experience of darkness described here.
Psalm 4:5 directly commands 'put your trust in the LORD' — a clear parallel to Isaiah's call to trust despite darkness.
Haggai 1:12 records the people obeying the Lord's voice and fearing him, directly matching Isaiah's call to fear and obey.
Micah 7:8 directly parallels 'sit in darkness' with the Lord as light, reinforcing the promise of light amid darkness.
In 2 Samuel 22:29, the LORD is a lamp turning darkness to light, directly connecting to trusting God for light in darkness.
Romans 2:8 describes those who disobey the truth and face wrath—opposite of those who fear and obey in Isaiah.
Psalm 112:4 promises light dawning for the upright, paralleling the hope for those walking in darkness who trust.
Psalm 42:5 exhorts hope in God despite despair — a strong parallel to trusting in darkness from Isaiah 50:10.
Psalm 37:3 commands 'Trust in the LORD' — a direct parallel to Isaiah's exhortation to trust and rely on God.
Job 19:8 depicts God blocking Job's path with darkness — a parallel experience of walking in darkness that the prophet calls to trust through.
Malachi 4:2 promises the sun of righteousness with healing for those who fear the Lord, answering the darkness in Isaiah.
Jonah 2:7 shows prayer from the depths—a concrete example of trusting God while in darkness, echoing Isaiah's call.
In Psalm 40:1-4, patient waiting leads to deliverance from the pit — an example of trusting in darkness until rescue.
In 1 Timothy 5:5, the widow's hope in God echoes the same trust in darkness described here — both rely on God when human resources fail.
1 Timothy 4:10 speaks of hope set on God, especially for believers—parallels the trust and reliance on God in Isaiah.
In 1 Peter 5:7, casting anxiety on God is a practical expression of the trust in God called for when walking in darkness.
Zephaniah 3:12 describes the humble remnant seeking refuge in the Lord's name, mirroring the trust in God's name from Isaiah.
In Psalm 62:8, trusting at all times and pouring out the heart before God is urged — a call to continuous trust.
In Psalm 28:7, trusting in God brings help and strength — a parallel assurance for those who trust in darkness.
Psalm 25:14 says the LORD's friendship is for those who fear him, revealing his covenant — ties to trusting in darkness.
Psalm 25:12 asks 'Who is the man who fears the LORD?' — it promises instruction, paralleling the call to fear and trust in darkness.
Job 30:26 laments hoping for light but receiving darkness — echoing the darkness of Isaiah 50:10, though Job's is a complaint, not a call to trust.
In 1 Chronicles 5:20, God answered because they trusted him, showing the outcome of the trust called for here.
In 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, Paul's despair and reliance on God parallels trusting in darkness, though without light imagery.
Psalm 7:1 is a prayer of refuge in God — echoes the trust in the LORD from Isaiah 50:10, but more a plea than a call.
In 2 Samuel 22:19, David's testimony that the LORD was his support in disaster illustrates trusting God in the dark.