Isaiah 65:22

They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 65:9 Parallel

Isaiah 65:9 says God's chosen will inherit the land — the same people who enjoy permanent dwelling in verse 22.

Isaiah 17:10-11 describes planting but harvest lost due to judgment — the exact curse Isaiah reverses.

Psalm 92:12-14 uses tree imagery for righteous flourishing and long life, paralleling Isaiah's promise of days like a tree.

In Zephaniah 1:13, they build but do not inhabit, plant but do not drink wine—a judgment that stands in direct contrast to Isaiah's promise.

Leviticus 25:19 promises land yielding fruit and secure dwelling, paralleling the blessing of enjoying planted harvests in Isaiah.

Micah 6:15 Contrast

In Micah 6:15, sowing but not reaping, treading but not anointing—a curse opposite to the blessing of long enjoyment of labor.

Amos 5:11 Contrast

In Amos 5:11, the wealthy build but do not dwell, plant but do not drink—a curse directly contrasted with the promise of enjoying one's work.

In Ezekiel 28:26, Israel builds houses and plants vineyards and dwells securely—a restoration promise parallel to the blessing of long enjoyment.

In Ezekiel 25:4, the people of the East eat the fruit of Ammon—a judgment where others consume, contrasting with Isaiah’s promise of personal enjoyment.

In Jeremiah 31:5, planters shall enjoy the fruit of their vineyards—a restoration promise that parallels the blessing of enjoying one's labor.

In Jeremiah 6:12, houses and fields are given to others—a judgment contrasting with the promise that the faithful will inhabit what they build.

In Jeremiah 5:17, enemies consume Israel's harvest and children—a curse directly opposite the promise that God's people will enjoy their own work.

Ecclesiastes 6:6 laments long life without enjoyment, contrasting with Isaiah's promise of enjoying labor.

Judges 6:3 Contrast

Judges 6:3 shows enemies stealing Israel's crops, illustrating the curse that Isaiah's promise overturns.

Deuteronomy 28:30 is a curse: build but not dwell, plant but not gather — exactly the opposite of Isaiah's blessing.

Deuteronomy 20:6 addresses the scenario of planting without enjoying, which Isaiah's promise reverses — a strong contrast.

Psalm 102:28 promises secure dwelling for descendants, paralleling the long enjoyment of work in Isaiah 65:22.