Isaiah 57:17 Meaning
For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart.
Context Explained
15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
16For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls which I have made.
17For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart.
18I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.
19I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Colossians 3:5
Paul instructs believers to put to death covetousness, echoing Isaiah's condemnation of it.
1 Timothy 6:10
This verse warns that the love of money is the root of all evil, similar to the iniquity of covetousness in Isaiah.
James 4:2
James discusses desires leading to conflict, paralleling the iniquity in Isaiah.
Source: Isaiah 57:17