5 pairs
Isaiah 66:1 declares that heaven is God's throne and the earth His footstool, emphasizing God's transcendence. Stephen quotes this in Acts 7:48-50 to highlight that God does not dwell in temples made by human hands.
Thematic focusGod's Sovereignty, Transcendence.
Isaiah 66:2 emphasizes God's favor towards the humble and contrite in spirit. This is echoed in Psalm 51:17, where a broken and contrite heart is described as pleasing to God.
Thematic focusHumility, Contrition, God's Favor.
Isaiah 66:12 speaks of peace flowing like a river and the wealth of nations coming to Jerusalem. Revelation 21:24 describes the nations walking by the light of the New Jerusalem, bringing their glory into it.
Thematic focusPeace, Restoration, New Jerusalem.
Isaiah 66:15-16 describes the Lord coming with fire and chariots to execute judgment. This is paralleled in 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8, where the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire to punish those who do not know God.
Thematic focusJudgment, Divine Retribution.
Isaiah 66:22 promises the endurance of the new heavens and new earth. This is echoed in 2 Peter 3:13, which speaks of the promise of a new heaven and a new earth where righteousness dwells.
Thematic focusNew Creation, Eternal Promise.