Isaiah 58:1
Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.
Cross-reference
In Isaiah 56:10, the watchmen are silent dogs that cannot bark—contrasting with the loud cry commanded here to declare transgression.
Isaiah 1:12 gives an example of the sin the prophet must proclaim—empty worship—forming a direct thematic link.
In Isaiah 40:9, the same 'lift up your voice' command is used, but for good news—contrasting with the call to announce transgression here.
Isaiah 52:8 shows watchmen singing joyfully at restoration—contrasting the trumpet-like cry of judgment in Isaiah 58:1.
Matthew 3:7-9 shows John the Baptist rebuking the Pharisees — a prophetic confrontation mirroring the trumpet call of Isaiah 58:1.
In Hosea 8:1, the same trumpet call to announce transgression is used, reinforcing the prophetic role of declaring Israel's sin.
Acts 7:51 records Stephen accusing the council of resisting the Spirit — a prophetic denunciation like the command in Isaiah 58:1.
Ezekiel 22:2 tells the prophet to judge the bloody city by declaring her abominations — echoes the same calling as Isaiah 58:1.
Ezekiel 20:4 commands confronting Israel with their fathers' abominations — parallel to the loud declaration of sin in Isaiah 58:1.
Ezekiel 3:17-21 appoints the prophet as a watchman who must warn the wicked — same prophetic duty as Isaiah 58:1.
In Ezekiel 3:5-8, God tells Ezekiel the people are stubborn but his face is hardened—parallel to the need for bold, unflinching declaration.
In Ezekiel 2:3-8, God commissions Ezekiel to speak to a rebellious house without fear—a direct parallel to the bold proclamation commanded in Isaiah.
Acts 20:27 Paul says he did not shrink from declaring the whole counsel of God — matches 'cry aloud, spare not' of Isaiah 58:1.
In Jeremiah 7:8-11, Jeremiah publicly declares the people's sins and false trust—an example of doing exactly what Isaiah is commanded to do.
Titus 2:15 commands Titus to exhort and rebuke with all authority — directly parallels the prophetic mandate to declare transgression.
In Jeremiah 1:17-19, God commands Jeremiah to arise and speak everything, with divine protection promised—reinforcing the boldness required in Isaiah 58:1.
In Jeremiah 1:7-10, God commissions Jeremiah to speak everything commanded without fear—a parallel prophetic commission to boldly declare God's message.
Micah 3:8 almost verbatim says 'to declare to Jacob his transgression' — a direct parallel to Isaiah 58:1's commission.
In Jeremiah 26:2, the same command is given: 'Do not hold back a word' — a parallel charge to proclaim God's message without restraint.
In Lamentations 2:14, false prophets 'have not exposed your iniquity' — the opposite of Isaiah 58:1's command to declare transgression.
Jeremiah 6:17 explicitly uses the same trumpet image for prophetic warning and notes the people's refusal—reinforcing Isaiah 58:1's call.
Jonah 1:2 commands 'cry against' Nineveh's wickedness — closely mirroring this command to cry aloud against Israel's sins.
Ezekiel 6:11 commands to proclaim judgment against evil abominations — a parallel charge to cry out against sin.
In Acts 18:9, the Lord tells Paul 'do not be silent but go on speaking'—paralleling the command to cry aloud without fear.
Ezekiel 16:2 commands 'make known to Jerusalem her abominations' — a direct parallel to Isaiah 58:1's 'declare to my people their transgression'.
Hosea 2:2 commands pleading with Israel to repent from adultery — a direct parallel to this call to show God's people their transgression.
In Acts 5:20, the angel commands the apostles to 'stand in the temple and speak'—a strong echo of the trumpet call to declare.
Revelation 14:7 also features a loud, urgent proclamation—'Fear God and give him glory'—echoing the trumpet-like call to declare God's message.
Psalm 50:16 contrasts: God rebukes the wicked for declaring His statutes hypocritically, while Isaiah 58:1 commands the prophet to declare sins.
In Ephesians 6:19, Paul asks for boldness to proclaim the gospel—mirroring the trumpet-like boldness commanded here.
In Psalm 40:10, David speaks of God's faithfulness and salvation in the congregation—parallel to crying aloud, but proclaiming deliverance instead of transgression.
In Acts 4:29, the disciples pray for boldness to speak—a direct parallel to the cry aloud command here.
In Acts 2:14, Peter lifts up his voice at Pentecost, mirroring the loud public declaration commanded here.
In Jeremiah 15:19, God tells Jeremiah to utter what is precious, being God's mouth—parallel to speaking faithfully, but emphasizing the quality of the message.
Jeremiah 5:26 describes the wickedness among the people—an example of the transgressions Isaiah 58:1 commands the prophet to announce.
Jeremiah 2:2 also commands a cry—but to recall Israel’s former devotion, while Isaiah 58:1 commands to expose current sin.
In Psalm 40:9, David proclaims glad news of deliverance without restraining lips—a parallel act of open proclamation, but of good news rather than sins.
Hosea 6:5 describes God hewing and slaying through prophetic words — echoing the powerful proclamation of sin commanded here.
Ezekiel 33:3 uses the same 'blow the trumpet' imagery for a watchman warning of danger, paralleling the prophetic call to loudly expose sin.
Ezekiel 11:4 commands 'prophesy against them' — a briefer parallel to Isaiah 58:1's call to cry aloud against transgression.