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Isaiah 40:17–18

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Isaiah 40:17

17All nations before him are as nothing; and they are counted to him less than nothing, and vanity.

Isaiah 40:18

18¶ To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?

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DEFINED WORDS

Isaiah 40:17

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

All

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

before

Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

counted

Numbered; told; esteemed; reckoned; imputed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

vanity

Emptiness, worthlessness, transience, futile desire, or excessive self-regard.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Isaiah 40:18

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

liken

To compare, represent as similar, or show a resemblance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

likeness

Resemblance in form; similitude.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

compare

To examine together, liken, or set one thing beside another to show likeness or difference.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 17

  1. Psalms 62:9
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  2. Daniel 4:34–35
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  3. Isaiah 29:7
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  4. 2 Corinthians 12:11
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  5. Job 25:6
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From verse 18

  1. Isaiah 46:5
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  2. 1 Samuel 2:2
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  3. Isaiah 40:25
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  4. Exodus 15:11
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  5. Acts 17:29
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