Bible Cross References
of him came forth
Zechariah 1:20
Then the LORD showed me four workers with hammers.
Zechariah 1:21
I asked, "What have they come to do?" He answered, "They have come to terrify and overthrow the nations that completely crushed the land of Judah and scattered its people."
Zechariah 9:13-16
13
I will use Judah like a soldier's bow and Israel like the arrows. I will use the men of Zion like a sword, to fight the men of Greece."
14
The LORD will appear above his people; he will shoot his arrows like lightning. The Sovereign LORD will sound the trumpet; he will march in the storms from the south.
15
The LORD Almighty will protect his people, and they will destroy their enemies. They will shout in battle like drunk men and will shed the blood of their enemies; it will flow like the blood of a sacrifice poured on the altar from a bowl.
16
When that day comes, the LORD will save his people, as a shepherd saves his flock from danger. They will shine in his land like the jewels of a crown.
Zechariah 12:6-8
6
"At that time I will make the clans of Judah like a fire in a forest or in a field of ripe grain---they will destroy all the surrounding nations. The people of Jerusalem will remain safe in the city.
7
"I, the LORD, will give victory to the armies of Judah first, so that the honor which the descendants of David and the people of Jerusalem will receive will be no greater than that of the rest of Judah.
8
At that time the LORD will protect those who live in Jerusalem, and even the weakest among them will become as strong as David was. The descendants of David will lead them like the angel of the LORD, like God himself.
Numbers 24:17
I look into the future, And I see the nation of Israel. A king, like a bright star, will arise in that nation. Like a comet he will come from Israel. He will strike the leaders of Moab And beat down all the people of Seth.
Isaiah 41:14-16
14
The LORD says, "Small and weak as you are, Israel, don't be afraid; I will help you. I, the holy God of Israel, am the one who saves you.
15
I will make you like a threshing board, with spikes that are new and sharp. You will thresh mountains and destroy them; hills will crumble into dust.
16
You will toss them in the air; the wind will carry them off, and they will be scattered by the storm. Then you will be happy because I am your God; you will praise me, the holy God of Israel.
Isaiah 49:2
He made my words as sharp as a sword. With his own hand he protected me. He made me like an arrow, sharp and ready for use.
Isaiah 54:16
"I create the blacksmith, who builds a fire and forges weapons. I also create the soldier, who uses the weapons to kill.
Jeremiah 1:18
Listen, Jeremiah! Everyone in this land---the kings of Judah, the officials, the priests, and the people---will be against you. But today I am giving you the strength to resist them; you will be like a fortified city, an iron pillar, and a bronze wall. They will not defeat you, for I will be with you to protect you. I, the LORD, have spoken."
Micah 5:5-8
5
and he will bring peace. When the Assyrians invade our country and break through our defenses, we will send our strongest leaders to fight them.
6
By force of arms they will conquer Assyria, the land of Nimrod, and they will save us from the Assyrians when they invade our territory.
7
The people of Israel who survive will be like refreshing dew sent by the LORD for many nations, like showers on growing plants. They will depend on God, not people.
8
Those who are left among the nations will be like a lion hunting for food in a forest or a pasture: it gets in among the sheep, pounces on them, and tears them to pieces---and there is no hope of rescue.
Matthew 9:38
Pray to the owner of the harvest that he will send out workers to gather in his harvest."
2 Corinthians 10:4
The weapons we use in our fight are not the world's weapons but God's powerful weapons, which we use to destroy strongholds. We destroy false arguments;
2 Corinthians 10:5
we pull down every proud obstacle that is raised against the knowledge of God; we take every thought captive and make it obey Christ.
Ephesians 4:8-11
8
As the scripture says, "When he went up to the very heights, he took many captives with him; he gave gifts to people."
9
Now, what does "he went up" mean? It means that first he came down to the lowest depths of the earth.
10
So the one who came down is the same one who went up, above and beyond the heavens, to fill the whole universe with his presence.
11
It was he who "gave gifts to people"; he appointed some to be apostles, others to be prophets, others to be evangelists, others to be pastors and teachers.
Ephesians 6:10-17
10
Finally, build up your strength in union with the Lord and by means of his mighty power.
11
Put on all the armor that God gives you, so that you will be able to stand up against the Devil's evil tricks.
12
For we are not fighting against human beings but against the wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly world, the rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers of this dark age.
13
So put on God's armor now! Then when the evil day comes, you will be able to resist the enemy's attacks; and after fighting to the end, you will still hold your ground.
14
So stand ready, with truth as a belt tight around your waist, with righteousness as your breastplate,
15
and as your shoes the readiness to announce the Good News of peace.
16
At all times carry faith as a shield; for with it you will be able to put out all the burning arrows shot by the Evil One.
17
And accept salvation as a helmet, and the word of God as the sword which the Spirit gives you.
2 Timothy 2:4
A soldier on active duty wants to please his commanding officer and so does not get mixed up in the affairs of civilian life.
Revelation 17:14
They will fight against the Lamb; but the Lamb, together with his called, chosen, and faithful followers, will defeat them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings."
Revelation 19:13-15
13
The robe he wore was covered with blood. His name is "The Word of God."
14
The armies of heaven followed him, riding on white horses and dressed in clean white linen.
15
Out of his mouth came a sharp sword, with which he will defeat the nations. He will rule over them with a rod of iron, and he will trample out the wine in the wine press of the furious anger of the Almighty God.
the corner
1 Samuel 14:38
Then Saul said to the leaders of the people, "Come here and find out what sin was committed today.
Isaiah 19:13
The leaders of Zoan and Memphis are fools. They were supposed to lead the nation, but they have misled it.
the nail
Ezra 9:8
Now for a short time, O LORD our God, you have been gracious to us and have let some of us escape from slavery and live in safety in this holy place. You have let us escape from slavery and have given us new life.
Isaiah 22:23-25
23
I will fasten him firmly in place like a peg, and he will be a source of honor to his whole family.
24
"But all his relatives and dependents will become a burden to him. They will hang on him like pots and bowls hanging from a peg!
25
When that happens, the peg that was firmly fastened will pull loose and fall. And that will be the end of everything that was hanging on it." The LORD has spoken.
the battle
Zechariah 9:8
I will guard my land and keep armies from passing through it. I will not allow tyrants to oppress my people any more. I have seen how my people have suffered."
Zechariah 9:10
The LORD says, "I will remove the war chariots from Israel and take the horses from Jerusalem; the bows used in battle will be destroyed. Your king will make peace among the nations; he will rule from sea to sea, from the Euphrates River to the ends of the earth."
Genesis 49:24
But his bow remains steady, And his arms are made strong By the power of the Mighty God of Jacob, By the Shepherd, the Protector of Israel.