Isaiah 52:7

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

Cross-reference

Isaiah 40:9 Parallel

Isaiah 40:9 uses the same herald-on-the-mountains imagery, both announcing God's coming reign and salvation to Zion.

Isaiah 61:1-3 expands the good news theme—the anointed messenger proclaims liberty and comfort, echoing the herald's role.

Isaiah 12:6 Related theme

Isaiah 12:6 calls Zion to shout for joy because the Holy One is in their midst — the same cause for joy as the reign proclaimed.

Isaiah 41:27 explicitly mentions a herald of good news to Jerusalem, directly paralleling the messenger in this verse.

Isaiah 65:18 Related theme

Isaiah 65:18 calls for rejoicing over Jerusalem's new creation, a joyful response to the good news of God's reign here.

Luke 2:10 Allusion

Luke 2:10 echoes the herald's proclamation—the angel brings 'good news of great joy' to shepherds, fulfilling the prophecy.

Revelation 14:6 echoes this as an angel proclaims the eternal gospel to every nation—the same good news of God's reign.

Revelation 11:15 directly echoes the proclamation: 'The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever.'

Romans 10:15 directly quotes this verse—Paul applies it to preachers of the gospel, showing the necessity of sending heralds.

Acts 10:36-38 directly cites this 'good news of peace' as fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the Lord of all who brings peace.

Luke 24:47 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 24:47 fulfills this prophecy by commissioning apostles to preach repentance and forgiveness to all nations—the good news of peace and salvation.

Nahum 1:15 Citation

Nahum 1:15 quotes the same 'feet of him who brings good news'—likely a shared source, announcing peace after judgment.

Lamentations 1:1 laments Jerusalem's desolation, starkly contrasting the good news of restoration and God's reign here.

Acts 13:32 Allusion

Acts 13:32 preaches the good news of the resurrection fulfilled, continuing the same 'good news' message from Isaiah.

Romans 10:15 directly quotes this verse, applying it to those who preach the gospel of Christ.

Ephesians 2:17 says Christ preached peace to the far and near, echoing the 'publishes peace' here.

Ephesians 6:15 directly alludes to the 'beautiful feet' imagery, equipping believers with the readiness of the gospel of peace.

Psalm 146:10 directly declares 'The Lord will reign forever, O Zion' — the exact proclamation the messenger brings.

Zechariah 9:9 announces the coming king to Zion with salvation, matching the good news of God's reign proclaimed in Isaiah.

Luke 13:35 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 13:35 describes the people finally saying 'Blessed is he who comes,' a recognition of the king announced in the good news.

2 Samuel 18:27 features a runner with good news for the king, using the same 'good news' imagery as the messenger in Isaiah.

Proverbs 25:25 compares good news from afar to cold water — a parallel metaphor for the refreshing message in Isaiah.

2 Corinthians 5:18 Related theme

2 Corinthians 5:18 describes the ministry of reconciliation, which is the content of the good news brought by the messenger.

Psalm 68:11 Parallel

Psalm 68:11 describes a multitude of women proclaiming God's word—a parallel image of heralds spreading news of victory.