Isaiah 8:10

Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 41:10 promises God's personal presence and strength, echoing the same assurance of 'I am with you.'

Isaiah 7:14 Allusion

Isaiah 7:14 gives the name Immanuel ('God with us'), which is the very phrase used here. Direct verbal and theological link.

Isaiah 7:5-7 gives the specific conspiracy of Syria and Ephraim whose counsel God says will not stand — a direct example of Isaiah 8:10.

Isaiah 7:7 Parallel

In Isaiah 7:7, God declares the enemy's plan 'shall not stand' — the very same phrase and promise repeated in Isaiah 8:10.

Isaiah 9:6 Parallel

Isaiah 9:6 describes a child with divine titles like 'Mighty God,' reinforcing the theme of God's presence among His people.

In Isaiah 37:22, Jerusalem mocks Sennacherib's boast — another instance where enemy plans against God's city are thwarted.

Job 5:12 Parallel

Job 5:12 states that God frustrates the devices of the crafty — identical in theme to the thwarted counsel in Isaiah 8:10.

Psalm 33:10 Parallel

Psalm 33:10 echoes the same truth: God nullifies the counsel of nations, directly reinforcing that human plans against His people fail.

Psalm 2:1 Parallel

Psalm 2:1 asks why the peoples plot in vain — directly paralleling the useless counsel in Isaiah 8:10.

Psalm 2:2 Allusion

Psalm 2:1 portrays nations raging and plotting in vain — a clear echo of the futile counsel in Isaiah 8:10.

Psalm 33:11 Contrast

Psalm 33:11 contrasts human futility with God's enduring counsel, showing that only the Lord's plans stand forever.

Psalm 46:7 Allusion

Psalm 46:7 directly affirms 'The LORD of hosts is with us,' matching the exact confidence of Isaiah 8:10's closing declaration.

Psalm 46:11 Parallel

Psalm 46:11 repeats exactly 'The LORD of hosts is with us' — a classic refrain of divine protection.

Psalm 83:3-18 describes enemies conspiring against God's people and pleads for their defeat, mirroring the futility of plotting against Immanuel.

Proverbs 21:30 states that no counsel can prevail against the Lord, directly reinforcing why human plans in Isaiah 8:10 come to nothing.

Lamentations 3:37 declares that only what the Lord commands comes to pass, underscoring the futility of speaking words against His will.

Nahum 1:9-12 warns that plotting against the Lord will be completely destroyed, echoing the certain failure of schemes in Isaiah 8:10.

Matthew 1:23 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 1:23 cites the Immanuel prophecy, fulfilling the meaning behind 'God with us' here through Jesus.

In Matthew 28:20, Jesus promises His perpetual presence, echoing the 'God is with us' assurance here that defeats all counsel against His people.

Acts 5:38 Citation

Acts 5:38 applies the same principle: human plans will be overthrown if they are of man, just as counsel in Isaiah 8:10 comes to nothing.

Acts 5:39 Contrast

Acts 5:39 contrasts human failure with divine success: plans from God cannot be overthrown, affirming the 'God is with us' confidence.

Romans 8:31 Parallel

In Romans 8:31, 'If God is for us, who can be against us?' directly mirrors the confidence that no counsel can stand because God is with us.

1 John 4:4 Parallel

In 1 John 4:4, 'greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world' reinforces the same victorious presence of God with His people.

2 Chronicles 13:12 declares 'God is with us as our head' — nearly identical wording in a military context.

2 Samuel 17:23 Related theme

2 Samuel 17:23 depicts Ahithophel's suicide after his counsel was rejected — a vivid fulfillment of counsel coming to nothing in Isaiah 8:10.

Joshua 1:5 Parallel

Joshua 1:5 assures Joshua of God's unfailing presence, mirroring the promise here that God is with His people.

Deuteronomy 20:1 tells Israel not to fear enemies because the LORD is with them — same battle context and divine presence.

2 Samuel 15:31 Related theme

2 Samuel 15:31 shows David praying for God to frustrate Ahithophel's counsel — a clear instance of counsel coming to nothing as in Isaiah 8:10.

Deuteronomy 7:21 echoes the assurance that the LORD is among His people as a great and awesome God, reinforcing the same 'God is with us' theme.

Joshua 9:2 Parallel

Joshua 9:2 shows enemies gathering to fight Israel, reflecting the 'take counsel together' scenario that Isaiah declares will fail because God is with us.

Jeremiah 15:20 promises 'I am with you' and that enemies will not prevail — directly reinforcing the same divine protection and failed attack.

Jeremiah 19:7 says God will 'make void the counsel' of Judah — a specific parallel to counsel coming to nothing in Isaiah 8:10.

Jeremiah 46:28 repeats the 'I am with you' assurance, echoing the same divine presence promise that makes human plans futile in Isaiah.

Ezekiel 34:30 affirms 'the Lord their God with them,' directly reinforcing the 'God is with us' foundation from Isaiah.

Deuteronomy 31:8 promises God's presence and leadership, directly paralleling the 'God is with us' declaration and assurance of no failure.

Joshua 10:5 Parallel

Joshua 10:5 describes the five kings gathering to war, the same kind of conspiracy that Isaiah says will come to nothing because God is with His people.

In Numbers 23:21, Balaam says 'The Lord his God is with him'—the same reality that underlies the invincibility of God's people here.

In Numbers 14:9, Caleb and Joshua declare 'the Lord is with us; do not fear them'—a direct echo of the same confidence against enemies.

Acts 18:10 Parallel

Acts 18:10 echoes the promise that God is with His servant and no harm will come, directly paralleling the assurance in Isaiah 8:10.

Acts 23:12 Parallel

Acts 23:12 shows a specific plot against Paul, illustrating the principle that such counsel will fail because God is with His people.

Genesis 39:2 Related theme

In Genesis 39:2, 'the Lord was with Joseph' shows the same empowering presence behind the promise that no plotted counsel can succeed.

Philippians 4:9 Related theme

Philippians 4:9 promises the God of peace will be with those who practice the apostles' teaching, echoing the 'God is with us' theme.

2 Thessalonians 3:16 prays for the Lord's presence with all believers, applying the same assurance of divine presence from Isaiah 8:10.

Genesis 28:15 Related theme

In Genesis 28:15, God promises Jacob 'I am with you and will keep you wherever you go'—a personal guarantee of the presence that makes counsel nothing here.

2 Samuel 10:6 depicts enemies hiring allies to fight David—a direct example of the conspiring that Isaiah 8:10 says will come to nothing.

In 2 Chronicles 32:8, Hezekiah proclaims 'with us is the Lord our God to fight our battles'—a direct echo of 'God is with us'.

Nehemiah 4:15 demonstrates God frustrating the enemy's plan, exactly fulfilling the promise that their counsel will come to nothing.

In 2 Kings 16:5, the same coalition against Ahaz fails to take Jerusalem, fulfilling the promise that their counsel will come to nothing.

In 2 Kings 6:16, Elisha echoes this same confidence: those with us outnumber the enemy, because God is with His people.

Psalm 21:11 Parallel

Psalm 21:11 says enemies devise schemes but will not succeed, a direct parallel to the promise that their counsel will come to nothing.

Genesis 21:22 Related theme

In Genesis 21:22, Abimelech acknowledges 'God is with you in all that you do'—the same divine presence that renders human plans futile here.

2 Samuel 17:14 explicitly states the Lord defeated Ahithophel's good counsel, fulfilling the promise in Isaiah 8:10 that counsel will not stand.

Psalm 46:6 Parallel

Psalm 46:6 depicts nations raging and tottering at God's voice, illustrating the futility of counsel against God's people.

Joshua 10:4 Parallel

Joshua 10:4 records the Amorite kings conspiring to attack Gibeon, a direct example of enemies taking counsel that ultimately fails due to God's presence.

Psalm 56:9 Parallel

Psalm 56:9 declares that enemies turn back because God is for me, echoing the certainty that plots against God's people fail.

2 Samuel 5:10 shows David's success because God was with him, directly echoing the same divine presence assurance in Isaiah 8:10.

Judges 6:33 Parallel

Judges 6:33 shows Midianites and others gathering against Israel, mirroring the conspiracy that Isaiah says will be thwarted by God's presence.

Joshua 10:42 declares that the LORD fought for Israel, directly confirming the 'God is with us' reason why enemy plans fail.

Psalm 83:5 Parallel

In Psalm 83:5, enemies also conspire together with one mind — a direct parallel to the futile counsel in Isaiah 8:10.

Jeremiah 51:12 shows God's plans succeed where human plans fail — the Lord plans and carries out judgment on Babylon, contrasting with futile counsel.

Job 15:25 Parallel

Job 15:25 depicts defiance against God, echoing the rebellious counsel of enemies that ultimately cannot stand.

Judges 1:19 Contrast

Judges 1:19 states the LORD was with Judah, but adds they could not fully drive out enemies—a nuanced parallel showing God's presence doesn't always mean complete victory.

Judges 7:12 Parallel

Judges 7:12 describes the vast enemy army, illustrating the overwhelming odds overcome by God's presence—a partial parallel to the context of Isaiah 8:10.