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Key Bible Verses — Important Scriptures to Read and Understand
Important passages from Genesis to Revelation, each shown in full in your chosen Bible version, with where it comes from and what it means in its setting.
Key passages about Isaiah
“Come now, and let’s reason together,” says the LORD: “Though your sins are as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Though your sins are as scarlet
God invites Judah to "reason together": their sins can be made white as snow. The offer comes in a chapter calling them to stop doing evil and seek justice for…
I heard the Lord’s voice, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am. Send me!” Here I am. Send me!
After his vision of the LORD and the cleansing of his lips, Isaiah hears God asking whom he should send, and answers at once.
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin will conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Immanuel: God with us
Isaiah offers King Ahaz a sign: a young woman (or virgin) will bear a son called Immanuel, "God with us". Matthew 1:22-23 sees it fulfilled in Jesus' birth.
For a child is born to us. A son is given to us; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. For to us a child is born
A promise of a coming king from David's line, given in a dark time for northern Israel (9:1-2). His names describe his rule, which brings endless peace. Christians read it…