Isaiah 61:6

But ye shall be named the Priests of the Lord: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves.

Cross-reference

In Isaiah 60:10, foreigners build walls and kings minister, echoing the theme of nations serving God's priests in 61:6.

In Isaiah 60:11, the wealth of nations is brought to Israel, directly paralleling eating the wealth of nations in 61:6.

In Isaiah 60:16, sucking the milk of nations parallels eating the wealth of nations, both depicting Israel consuming Gentile resources.

In Isaiah 66:12, the glory of nations flows like a stream, paralleling the glory of nations in 61:6.

Isaiah 45:14 also foretells that the wealth of nations will come to Israel — a direct thematic parallel about the nations' riches.

Isaiah 60:6 Parallel

Isaiah 60:6 similarly describes nations bringing gold and frankincense to Israel — reinforcing the promise of wealth from the nations.

Isaiah 23:18 describes Tyre's wealth set apart for the LORD, given to those who serve Him — parallel to 'feeding on wealth of nations'.

Isaiah 66:21 extends priesthood to Gentiles, complementing Israel's priestly role here.

Isaiah 60:17 promises wealth and peace, mirroring the 'wealth of nations' Israel will enjoy as priests.

Revelation 20:6 directly echoes this priestly identity — believers are called 'priests of God and of Christ', fulfilling the OT promise.

Exodus 19:6 Allusion

Exodus 19:6 first calls Israel 'a kingdom of priests', which Isaiah 61:6 directly echoes and reaffirms.

Revelation 5:10 says believers are 'priests' who will reign, continuing the priestly theme from Isaiah.

Revelation 1:6 declares Christ made us 'priests to God', a direct NT fulfillment of the priestly promise.

1 Peter 2:9 Allusion

1 Peter 2:9 calls believers a 'royal priesthood' and 'holy nation', echoing Exodus 19:6 and Isaiah 61:6.

1 Peter 2:5 Allusion

1 Peter 2:5 applies 'holy priesthood' to believers, directly fulfilling the priestly calling of Isaiah 61:6.

In Romans 15:27, Gentiles owe material service for shared spiritual blessings, directly reflecting the priestly role and receiving nations' wealth.

Malachi 3:3 Parallel

Malachi 3:3 speaks of refining Levi for righteous offerings – echoing the purified priesthood here.

Jeremiah 31:14 promises that priests will feast with abundance and God's people be satisfied — echoing the priestly provision here.

Deuteronomy 18:2 states that priests have no land inheritance; the LORD is their inheritance — matching the priestly identity given here to the whole people.