Isaiah 48:10 KJV
Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.
Isaiah 48:10, King James Version
In context
9 For my name’s sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off.
10 Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.
11 For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another.
Cross-references
- 1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
- Proverbs 17:3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord trieth the hearts.
- Job 23:10 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
- Hebrews 12:10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
- Psalms 66:10 For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.