Isaiah 63:9

In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 63:15 shifts to a plea for God to show mercies again—echoing the compassion described earlier in verse 9.

Isaiah 46:4 Parallel

Isaiah 46:4 echoes God's promise to carry Israel from birth to old age, reinforcing the same 'carrying' imagery of divine care.

Isaiah 1:2 Contrast

Isaiah 1:2 shows God's nurturing care met with rebellion—in stark contrast to the faithful carrying depicted here.

Revelation 5:9 describes Christ's redemption of people from every nation by His blood—fulfills the pattern of redemption by love in Isaiah 63:9.

Hosea 12:3-5 describes Jacob wrestling the angel later identified as the same 'angel of His presence' who redeemed Israel.

Psalm 106:7-10 recounts God saving and redeeming Israel at the Red Sea despite rebellion—echoes the redemption and carrying in Isaiah 63:9.

Psalm 78:38 Parallel

Psalm 78:38 shows God's compassion and forgiveness during Israel's wilderness rebellions—parallel to the pity and carrying in Isaiah 63:9.

Zechariah 2:8 says touching Israel touches the apple of God's eye — similar to Isaiah 63:9's identification with their affliction.

In Matthew 25:40, Jesus identifies with the needy, mirroring the divine solidarity with the afflicted seen here—God is afflicted with His people.

In Matthew 25:45, failing to help the needy is failing Jesus, just as God was afflicted with Israel's affliction—a parallel of identification with the oppressed.

Acts 7:30-32 recounts the angel of the Lord appearing to Moses in the bush — the same divine presence that Isaiah says saved Israel.

Acts 7:34 Parallel

Acts 7:34 quotes God's words 'I have come down to deliver them' — directly parallel to Isaiah's statement that God was afflicted with them and redeemed them.

Acts 7:35 Allusion

Acts 7:35 states Moses was sent as redeemer by the hand of the angel — exactly the angel of His presence who redeemed Israel in Isaiah.

In Judges 10:16, God is grieved over Israel's misery — paralleling the affliction and pity described in Isaiah 63:9.

Acts 7:38 Allusion

Acts 7:38 mentions the angel who spoke to Moses at Sinai — the same angel of His presence who guided Israel in the wilderness.

Deuteronomy 32:11 depicts God as an eagle bearing its young on wings, echoing the carrying imagery in Isaiah 63:9.

Acts 9:4 Parallel

In Acts 9:4, Jesus says persecuting believers persecutes Him, echoing God being afflicted with Israel's affliction—the same divine solidarity.

Deuteronomy 7:8 adds that love and the oath to the fathers motivated God's redemption from Egypt—the same love that redeemed in Isaiah 63:9.

Deuteronomy 1:31 compares God carrying Israel to a father carrying his son, a vivid parallel to Isaiah 63:9's 'bare them and carried them'.

Exodus 33:14 promises God's presence going with Moses — the same 'presence' Isaiah recalls as the angel who saved Israel.

1 Corinthians 10:9 identifies Christ as the one Israel tested — corresponding to the angel of His presence who was with them in the wilderness.

In Exodus 23:20, God promises an angel to guard and bring Israel to the promised land—the same angel of presence who saves and carries them here.

Exodus 19:4 Allusion

Exodus 19:4 uses the 'eagles' wings' metaphor for God bearing Israel out of Egypt, matching the carrying theme in Isaiah 63:9.

In Hebrews 2:18, Jesus suffers to help the tempted, mirroring God’s affliction with His people—divine compassion in shared suffering.

Exodus 14:19 Historical context

In Exodus 14:19, the angel of God leads Israel through the sea—the same angel of presence who saves them, now guarding their exodus.

In Hebrews 4:15, Jesus sympathizes with weaknesses, paralleling God’s affliction with Israel—a high priest who shares our plight.

Exodus 3:7–9 Historical context

Exodus 3:7-9 records God seeing Israel's affliction and coming down to deliver — the very event Isaiah 63:9 reflects on.

Revelation 1:5 speaks of Christ's love and redemption by blood—typological fulfillment of the love and redemption in Isaiah 63:9.

In Genesis 48:16, Jacob calls the Angel his redeemer from all evil—directly the same angel of presence who saves and redeems in this verse.

Hosea 11:3 Parallel

Hosea 11:3 describes God teaching and carrying Ephraim—parallel to the carrying and redemption by love here.

Hosea 11:4 Parallel

Hosea 11:4 echoes God's tender leading with 'bands of love' — the same loving care that carries His people through affliction.

Psalm 136:24 speaks of redemption from enemies—parallel to the redemption by God's presence and love here.

Hebrews 8:9 Contrast

Hebrews 8:9 refers to the exodus covenant but says God 'showed no concern'—contrasting with God's compassionate care here.

Joel 2:18 Parallel

Joel 2:18 shows God's pity for His land and people — directly paralleling the pity and love that redeemed Israel in this verse.

Micah 6:4 Historical context

Micah 6:4 recalls God's redemption from Egypt — the same redemptive act and leading that this verse summarizes with 'he redeemed them'.

Zechariah 1:12 features the angel of the LORD pleading for mercy — mirroring the angel of His presence who saves and has pity here.

Luke 7:13 Parallel

Luke 7:13 shows Jesus' compassion on the widow — directly echoing the pity and love that moved God to redeem His people.

Acts 13:17 Historical context

Acts 13:17 echoes God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt, mirroring the saving love described here.

Daniel 6:22 Parallel

Daniel 6:22 recounts angelic deliverance—parallel to the angel of God's presence saving Israel here.

Exodus 3:2 Allusion

Exodus 3:2 identifies the 'angel of the Lord' in the burning bush as the same divine presence that saved Israel, called 'angel of his presence' in Isaiah.

Psalm 136:23 recalls God's remembrance of Israel in low estate—mirroring the compassionate presence in their affliction here.

Psalm 111:9 Parallel

Psalm 111:9 echoes God's redemption of His people and His eternal covenant—reinforcing the redemption theme here.

Exodus 14:30 Historical context

Exodus 14:30 describes the Lord saving Israel from Egypt at the Red Sea, the specific salvation event Isaiah recalls as redemption by God's presence.

Judges 2:1 Allusion

Judges 2:1 has the angel of the Lord identify himself as the one who brought Israel from Egypt, directly linking to Isaiah's 'angel of his presence' and redemption.

2 Kings 14:26 Related theme

2 Kings 14:26 shows God seeing Israel's bitter affliction — a direct parallel to His being afflicted with them here.

In Genesis 22:11-17, the angel of the Lord intervenes to save Isaac, prefiguring the same angel of presence who redeems in this verse—a deliverer figure.

Jeremiah 2:6 recalls God's leading through the wilderness—parallel to the carrying and redemption described here.

Genesis 24:7 mentions God sending His angel before Abraham's servant, similar to Isaiah 63:9's 'angel of his presence' guiding and saving Israel.

Genesis 19:16 has angels physically taking Lot's family by the hand to rescue them, mirroring God's carrying and saving in Isaiah 63:9.

Exodus 32:34 mentions the angel leading Israel after the golden calf, showing God's presence continued despite sin, though with a warning of judgment.

Titus 2:14 Typology

Titus 2:14 describes Christ's redemption from iniquity, fulfilling the OT redemption pattern of God's love redeeming a people.

1 John 4:10 Parallel

1 John 4:10 emphasizes God's initiating love in sending Christ as propitiation—mirrors the unmerited love and pity in Isaiah 63:9.

1 John 4:9 Parallel

1 John 4:9 shows God's love manifested in sending His Son—parallel to the love that motivated redemption in Isaiah 63:9.

James 5:11 Parallel

James 5:11 describes the Lord as compassionate and merciful, echoing the love and pity of God shown here.

Exodus 6:5 Parallel

Exodus 6:5 shows God hearing Israel's groaning and remembering His covenant, directly paralleling Isaiah's 'in all their affliction he was afflicted.'

Psalm 78:35 Related theme

Psalm 78:35 remembers God as redeemer — parallel to the redemption described here.

Psalm 31:7 Related theme

Psalm 31:7 speaks of God considering trouble and knowing adversities — echoing His presence in affliction here.

Deuteronomy 5:15 commands remembering the Exodus redemption as basis for Sabbath, paralleling Isaiah's theme of God redeeming them from affliction.

Deuteronomy 7:7 Related theme

Deuteronomy 7:7 reveals God's love for Israel was not based on their numbers—explaining the unmerited love behind the redemption in Isaiah 63:9.

Psalm 77:15 Related theme

Psalm 77:15 recalls God redeeming His people by His arm — parallel to the redemption by love and pity here.

2 Samuel 22:28 Related theme

2 Samuel 22:28 echoes God saving the afflicted — a parallel to His compassion in their distress here.

2 Kings 13:4 Related theme

2 Kings 13:4 shows God hearkening to Israel's oppression — parallel to His being afflicted with them here.

Psalm 56:8 Related theme

Psalm 56:8 depicts God collecting tears — a parallel to His compassion in their affliction here.

1 Chronicles 17:21 Related theme

1 Chronicles 17:21 recalls God redeeming Israel from Egypt — parallel to the redemption described here.