Isaiah 8

The Coming Assyrian Invasion

1 Moreover the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen concerning Maher-shalal-hash-baz. References Lord: Isaiah 8:3. Parallel theme: Isaiah 30:8, Jeremiah 36:2, 36:28, 36:32, Revelation 13:18, 21:17 +2

2 And I took unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priestPriest: כֹּהֵן (Kohen). The Hebrew kohen (כֹּהֵן) denotes a priest—one who mediates between God and people through sacrifices and intercession. Aaron and his descendants served as Israel's priests, foreshadowing Christ the Great High Priest., and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.

3 And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said the LORD to me, Call his name Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

4 For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and my mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be taken away before the king of Assyria. Parallel theme: Romans 9:11

5 The LORD spake also unto me again, saying, References Lord: Isaiah 7:10

6 Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah's son; Parallel theme: Nehemiah 3:15, John 9:7

7 Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria, and all his gloryGlory: כָּבוֹד (Kavod). The Hebrew kavod (כָּבוֹד) literally means 'weight' or 'heaviness,' metaphorically denoting glory, honor, or majesty. God's glory (Shekinah) filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34) and temple (1 Kings 8:11).: and he shall come up over all his channels, and go over all his banks: Kingdom: Isaiah 7:17, 7:20. References Lord: Amos 9:5. Parallel theme: Genesis 6:17, Amos 8:8

8 And he shall pass through Judah; he shall overflow and go over, he shall reach even to the neck; and the stretching out of his wings shall fill the breadth of thy land, O Immanuel. Parallel theme: Isaiah 7:14, 30:28, Matthew 1:23

9 Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 20:11, Proverbs 11:21

10 Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. is with us. References God: Isaiah 41:10, Deuteronomy 20:1, 2 Chronicles 13:12, Psalms 46:7, 46:11, Romans 8:31. Parallel theme: 2 Samuel 15:31, Job 5:12, Proverbs 21:30, Lamentations 3:37 +5

11 For the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying, References Lord: Ezekiel 3:14

12 Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid. Parallel theme: Isaiah 30:1, Psalms 53:5, Luke 21:9

13 SanctifySanctify: קָדַשׁ (Qadash). The Hebrew qadash (קָדַשׁ) means to set apart or consecrate—separating something for God's sacred purposes. God sanctified the seventh day (Genesis 2:3) and calls His people to 'be holy; for I am holy' (Leviticus 11:44). the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread. References Lord: Revelation 15:4. Parallel theme: Isaiah 29:23, Genesis 31:53, Psalms 76:7, Malachi 2:5, Matthew 10:28, Luke 12:5 +2

14 And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem. References Israel: Luke 2:34. Temple: Ezekiel 11:16. Parallel theme: Isaiah 28:16, Psalms 11:6, 69:22, Proverbs 18:10, Matthew 13:57, 1 Peter 2:8 +3

15 And many among them shall stumble, and fall, and be broken, and be snared, and be taken. Parallel theme: Isaiah 28:13, Matthew 21:44

16 Bind up the testimony, seal the lawLaw: תּוֹרָה (Torah). The Hebrew Torah (תּוֹרָה) means law or instruction—God's revealed will for His people. The Law includes moral, civil, and ceremonial commandments, revealing God's character and humanity's need for a Savior. among my disciples. Word: Daniel 12:4. Witness: Hebrews 3:5. Parallel theme: Matthew 13:11, Mark 4:34

17 And I will wait upon the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him. References Lord: Isaiah 25:9, 50:10, 54:8, Psalms 27:14, 33:20, Micah 3:4. Parallel theme: Isaiah 59:2, Habakkuk 2:3, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Hebrews 9:28 +5

18 Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion. References Lord: Isaiah 24:23, 53:10, Psalms 9:11, 22:30, Zechariah 8:3. References Israel: Isaiah 12:6, Luke 2:34. Parallel theme: Isaiah 7:16, Psalms 71:7, Zechariah 3:8 +5

19 And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.? for the living to the dead? References God: Jeremiah 10:10. Spirit: Isaiah 19:3, 29:4, Leviticus 19:31, 20:6, Deuteronomy 18:11, 2 Kings 21:6, 1 Chronicles 10:13, 2 Chronicles 33:6. Parallel theme: Psalms 106:28 +5

20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this wordWord: דָּבָר (Davar). The Hebrew davar (דָּבָר) means word, thing, or matter—God's creative and authoritative speech. 'By the word of the LORD were the heavens made' (Psalm 33:6)., it is because there is no light in them. Word: Isaiah 8:16, Psalms 119:130, Jeremiah 8:9, John 5:39, Acts 17:11, 2 Peter 1:19. Light: Proverbs 4:18. Parallel theme: Micah 3:6, Malachi 4:2, Romans 1:22 +5

21 And they shall pass through it, hardly bestead and hungry: and it shall come to pass, that when they shall be hungry, they shall fret themselves, and curse their king and their God, and look upward. Parallel theme: Isaiah 9:20, Proverbs 19:3

22 And they shall look unto the earth; and behold trouble and darkness, dimness of anguish; and they shall be driven to darkness. Darkness: Isaiah 5:30, Job 18:18, Jeremiah 13:16, Matthew 8:12, 22:13, Jude 1:13. Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:32 +2