Scripture Cross References
Discover how the Bible connects — Old Testament to New Testament cross-references organized by theme
OT to NT
By Theme
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70 cross-reference chains across 7 categories
Messianic Prophecies
Old Testament prophecies fulfilled in Jesus Christ
| Old Testament | New Testament | Theme / Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 3:15 | Galatians 4:4 | Seed of the woman |
| Genesis 12:3 | Galatians 3:8 | Blessing to all nations through Abraham |
| Genesis 49:10 | Luke 3:33 | From the tribe of Judah |
| Deuteronomy 18:15 | Acts 3:22–23 | A prophet like Moses |
| 2 Samuel 7:12–13 | Luke 1:32–33 | Eternal throne of David |
| Psalm 2:7 | Acts 13:33 | God's begotten Son |
| Psalm 16:10 | Acts 2:31 | Resurrection — will not see decay |
| Psalm 22:1 | Matthew 27:46 | "My God, why have you forsaken me?" |
| Psalm 22:16–18 | John 19:23–24; 20:25 | Pierced hands & feet, lots cast for garments |
| Psalm 110:1 | Matthew 22:44 | Seated at God's right hand |
| Isaiah 7:14 | Matthew 1:22–23 | Born of a virgin, called Immanuel |
| Isaiah 9:6–7 | Luke 2:11 | Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace |
| Isaiah 40:3 | Matthew 3:3 | Forerunner prepares the way (John the Baptist) |
| Isaiah 53:3–7 | 1 Peter 2:24 | Suffering servant, wounded for our sins |
| Isaiah 53:9 | Matthew 27:57–60 | Buried with the rich |
| Daniel 7:13–14 | Matthew 26:64 | Son of Man coming with clouds |
| Micah 5:2 | Matthew 2:1 | Born in Bethlehem |
| Zechariah 9:9 | Matthew 21:5 | Triumphal entry on a donkey |
| Zechariah 11:12–13 | Matthew 26:15; 27:9 | Betrayed for 30 pieces of silver |
| Zechariah 12:10 | John 19:37 | They will look on the one they pierced |
| Malachi 3:1 | Mark 1:2 | Messenger sent before the Lord |
Salvation & Redemption
The thread of salvation from Genesis to Revelation
| Old Testament | New Testament | Theme / Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 3:21 | Hebrews 9:22 | Blood covering for sin |
| Exodus 12:13 | 1 Corinthians 5:7 | Passover lamb — Christ our Passover |
| Leviticus 17:11 | Hebrews 9:22 | Life is in the blood / without blood no forgiveness |
| Isaiah 1:18 | 1 John 1:7 | Sins made white as snow / blood cleanses |
| Isaiah 43:25 | Ephesians 1:7 | God blots out transgressions / redemption through blood |
| Isaiah 53:5 | 1 Peter 2:24 | By his wounds we are healed |
| Psalm 32:1–2 | Romans 4:7–8 | Blessed is he whose sin is forgiven |
| Psalm 103:12 | Hebrews 10:17 | Sins removed / remembered no more |
| Joel 2:32 | Romans 10:13 | Whoever calls on the Lord will be saved |
| Habakkuk 2:4 | Romans 1:17 | The righteous shall live by faith |
Covenants
God's covenant promises through Scripture
| Old Testament | New Testament | Theme / Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 9:11–13 | — | Noahic Covenant — never again flood the earth; rainbow sign |
| Genesis 12:1–3 | Galatians 3:16 | Abrahamic Covenant — land, nation, blessing |
| Genesis 15:6 | Romans 4:3 | Abraham believed God — counted as righteousness |
| Exodus 19:5–6 | 1 Peter 2:9 | Mosaic Covenant — kingdom of priests, holy nation |
| 2 Samuel 7:16 | Luke 1:32–33 | Davidic Covenant — eternal kingdom |
| Jeremiah 31:31–34 | Hebrews 8:8–12 | New Covenant — law on hearts, sins forgiven |
| Ezekiel 36:26–27 | 2 Corinthians 3:3 | New heart, Spirit within / written on hearts |
Types & Shadows
OT types foreshadowing NT fulfillment
| Old Testament | New Testament | Theme / Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 22:2 (Isaac) | John 3:16 | Father offers only son |
| Exodus 12 (Passover Lamb) | 1 Corinthians 5:7 | Lamb without blemish — Christ our Passover |
| Exodus 16 (Manna) | John 6:35 | Bread from heaven — Jesus the Bread of Life |
| Numbers 21:8–9 (Bronze Serpent) | John 3:14–15 | Lifted up for healing — Son of Man lifted up |
| Jonah 1:17 | Matthew 12:40 | Three days in the fish — three days in the tomb |
| Leviticus 16 (Day of Atonement) | Hebrews 9:11–12 | High priest enters holy of holies — Christ enters heaven |
| Joshua (leads to Promised Land) | Hebrews 4:8–9 | Joshua / Jesus (same name) — rest for God's people |
| Ruth 4 (Kinsman-Redeemer) | Ephesians 1:7 | Boaz redeems Ruth — Christ redeems his people |
| Exodus 17:6 (Rock) | 1 Corinthians 10:4 | Water from the rock — that Rock was Christ |
Holy Spirit
The work of the Spirit across both Testaments
| Old Testament | New Testament | Theme / Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 1:2 | — | Spirit hovering over the waters at creation |
| Isaiah 11:2 | Luke 4:18 | Spirit of the LORD rests upon the Messiah |
| Joel 2:28–29 | Acts 2:16–18 | Spirit poured out on all flesh (Pentecost) |
| Ezekiel 36:27 | Romans 8:9–11 | God's Spirit put within / Spirit dwells in you |
| Ezekiel 37:14 | Romans 8:11 | Spirit gives life to dead / Spirit who raised Jesus gives life |
| Isaiah 63:10 | Ephesians 4:30 | Do not grieve the Holy Spirit |
| Psalm 51:11 | John 14:16–17 | Do not take Spirit from me / Spirit will be with you forever |
| Numbers 11:25 | Acts 2:4 | Spirit comes upon elders / all filled with the Spirit |
Prayer & Worship
Key cross-references on prayer, praise, and worship
| Old Testament | New Testament | Theme / Connection |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Chronicles 7:14 | James 4:10 | Humble themselves and pray / humble yourselves before the Lord |
| Psalm 50:15 | Philippians 4:6–7 | Call upon me in trouble / present requests to God |
| Jeremiah 33:3 | Matthew 7:7 | Call to me and I will answer / ask and it will be given |
| Isaiah 55:6 | Hebrews 4:16 | Seek the LORD / approach throne of grace with confidence |
| Psalm 145:18 | James 4:8 | LORD is near to all who call / draw near to God |
| Psalm 100:1–2 | Colossians 3:16 | Serve the LORD with gladness / sing with gratitude |
| Isaiah 6:3 | Revelation 4:8 | "Holy, holy, holy" — throne-room worship |
End Times & Second Coming
Prophecies about the last days and Christ's return
| Old Testament | New Testament | Theme / Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel 2:44 | Revelation 11:15 | God's kingdom will never be destroyed |
| Daniel 7:13–14 | Revelation 1:7 | Coming on clouds with dominion and glory |
| Daniel 12:2 | John 5:28–29 | Resurrection of the dead — some to life, some to judgment |
| Isaiah 2:4 | Revelation 21:4 | No more war / no more death or mourning |
| Isaiah 65:17 | Revelation 21:1 | New heavens and new earth |
| Isaiah 25:8 | 1 Corinthians 15:54 | Death swallowed up in victory |
| Zechariah 14:4 | Acts 1:11–12 | Feet on Mount of Olives / He will come in the same way |
| Malachi 4:5 | Matthew 17:10–13 | Elijah before the great day / John the Baptist |