Isaiah 16:13This is the word that Yahweh spoke concerning Moab in time past.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~740-700 BC. Prophet Isaiah references previous oracles about Moab, ancient Jordan...
The emotion here: solemn responsibility as God's recorder
The original word
dāḇār (דָּבָר) — word with power, not mere speech but divine decree
Why it matters
Moab was Israel's eastern neighbor, descendants of Lot through incest
Read with care
What most readers miss in Isaiah 16:13
This verse introduces a NEW oracle by referencing OLD prophecies already fulfilled
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just historical trivia, but Isaiah is establishing his prophetic credibility by pointing to fulfilled predictions before giving new ones.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Isaiah 16:13
Bible Genome reading
Isaiah 16:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Isaiah 16:13 comes from the book of Isaiah, written during the Divided Kingdom period. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine word, prophecy fulfillment, historical context. Notable phrases: word that Yahweh spoke; in time past.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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