Isaiah 48:22

“There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.”

"There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked." - Isaiah 48:22
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What does Isaiah 48:22 mean?

Isaiah 48:22, from the King James Version of the Bible, reads: "There is no peace, saith the Lord, unto the wicked." This verse is a powerful declaration of the consequences of living a life of sin and disobedience to God. It serves as a warning and a call to repentance…

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The Pursuit of True Peace: A Reflection on Isaiah 48:22

In the midst of the societal chaos and personal turmoil that often surrounds us, the search for peace remains a universal longing. Yet, Isaiah 48:22, which states, "There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked," brings a sobering reality to our quest for tranquility. This…

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A Prayer Seeking True Peace Amidst Chaos

O Gracious and Sovereign Lord, We come before You in humble reverence, acknowledging Your majesty and authority over all creation. You are the Creator of the heavens and the earth, and we are but dust in Your hands. In this sacred moment, we turn our hearts and minds toward the…

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Jeremiah 48:22 - "And upon Dibon, and upon Nebo, and upon Beth-diblathaim,"
2 Samuel 22:48 - "It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,"
Luke 22:48 - "But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?"
Isaiah 48:10 - "Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction."
Isaiah 48:4 - "Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass;"
Isaiah 48:2 - "For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is his name."
1 Kings 22:48 - "Jehoshaphat made ships of Tharshish to go to Ophir for gold: but they went not; for the ships were broken at Ezion-geber."
Isaiah 48:18 - "O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea:"
Isaiah 48:9 - "¶ For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off."
"And upon Dibon, and upon Nebo, and upon Beth-diblathaim," - Jeremiah 48:22
Isaiah 48:12 - "¶ Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last."
Ezekiel 48:22 - "Moreover from the possession of the Levites, and from the possession of the city, being in the midst of that which is the prince's, between the border of Judah and the border of Benjamin, shall be for the prince."
Isaiah 48:7 - "They are created now, and not from the beginning; even before the day when thou heardest them not; lest thou shouldest say, Behold, I knew them."
Isaiah 48:15 - "I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him: I have brought him, and he shall make his way prosperous."
Isaiah 48:11 - "For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another."
"It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me," - 2 Samuel 22:48
Isaiah 48:13 - "Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together."
Isaiah 48:21 - "And they thirsted not when he led them through the deserts: he caused the waters to flow out of the rock for them: he clave the rock also, and the waters gushed out."
Genesis 48:22 - "Moreover I have given to thee one portion above thy brethren, which I took out of the hand of the Amorite with my sword and with my bow."
Isaiah 48:5 A highly conceptual and symbolic representation of Isaiah 48:5. Visualize a vast, ancient timepiece or scroll that is simultaneously unrolling into the present moment. The scroll is emanating a brilliant, glowing light which is eclipsing shadowed, shattered fragments of carved wood and broken metal idols scattered at the base of the image. The style should be highly detailed, luminous, and inspired by Baroque painting, emphasizing dramatic contrast (chiaroscuro) between the divine light and the darkness of human-made deities.