Isaiah 66:17

“They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one tree in the midst, eating swine’s flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed together, saith the LORD.”

"They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one tree in the midst, eating swine’s flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed together, saith the LORD." - Isaiah 66:17
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What does Isaiah 66:17 mean?

Isaiah 66:17 (KJV) reads, "They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one tree in the midst, eating swine's flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed together, saith the Lord." This verse comes from the final chapter of the book…

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The Pursuit of True Holiness

In the rugged terrain of life, where the battle between righteousness and carnality rages on, Isaiah 66:17 serves as a poignant reminder of the serious nature of our spiritual pursuits: "They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one tree in the…

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A Prayer for Sanctification and Deliverance from Abominations

Heavenly Father, We come before You in reverence and awe, acknowledging Your sovereignty and holiness. In Isaiah 66:17, You declare, "They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one tree in the midst, eating swine's flesh, and the abomination, and…

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Isaiah 66:17 - "They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one tree in the midst, eating swine's flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed together, saith the LORD."
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Isaiah 66:21 - "And I will also take of them for priests and for Levites, saith the LORD."
Isaiah 66:1-2. Without depicting God's face.
Isaiah 66:1-2. Without depicting God's face.
Isaiah 66:1-2. Without depicting God's face.
Psalms 66:17 - "I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue."
Isaiah 66:16 - "For by fire and by his sword will the LORD plead with all flesh: and the slain of the LORD shall be many."
Isaiah 66:1-2. Without depicting God's face.
Isaiah 66:1-2. Without depicting God's face.
Isaiah 66:1-2. Without depicting God's face.
Isaiah 66:6 - "A voice of noise from the city, a voice from the temple, a voice of the LORD that rendereth recompence to his enemies."
Isaiah 66:13 - "As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem."
Isaiah 66:7 - "Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child."
Isaiah 66:15 - "For, behold, the LORD will come with fire, and with his chariots like a whirlwind, to render his anger with fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire."
Isaiah 66:18 - "For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory."
Isaiah 66:10 - "Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her:"
Isaiah 66:13 - "As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem."
"And I will also take of them for priests and for Levites, saith the LORD." - Isaiah 66:21
Isaiah 66:9 - "Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God."
Isaiah 66:1 - "Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest?"
"For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees." - Isaiah 66:12
Isaiah 66:22 - "For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me, saith the LORD, so shall your seed and your name remain."
Isaiah 66:1-2. Without depicting God's face. Any human images should appear as ancient Israel. .
Isaiah 66:1-2. Without depicting God's face. Any human images should appear middle eastern.
Isaiah 66:23 - "And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the LORD."
Isaiah 66:1-2. Without depicting God's face. Any human images should appear as ancient Israel. .