Isaiah 8:10 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 8:9-15

The prophet here returns to speak of the present distress that Ahaz and his court and kingdom were in upon account of the threatening confederacy of the ten tribes and the Syrians against them. And in these verses, I. He triumphs over the invading enemies, and, in effect, sets them at defiance, and bids them do their worst (Isa. 8:9, 10): ?O you people, you of far countries, give ear to what the prophet says to you in God's name.? 1. ?We doubt not but you will now make your utmost efforts... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 8:10

Take counsel together ,.... As Rezin king of Syria, and Remaliah's son, did against Judah, Isaiah 7:5 , it shall come to nought ; for, though they came up against it, they could not overcome it, 2 Kings 16:5 , speak the word ; what they intended, resolved upon, and determined to do; this is the issue of their counsels: and it shall not stand ; See Gill on Isaiah 7:7 , for God is with us ; which is the interpretation of the name "Immanuel": and which shows that the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:5-10

THE FLOOD OF ASSYRIAN INVASION WILL PASS FROM SYRIA AND SAMARIA INTO JUDAEA , BUT WILL THERE BE ARRESTED . Syria and Samaria were barriers, breakwaters, so placed as to stem the tide of invasion, and be a defense to Judaea against Assyrian attack. When once they were overwhelmed, the waters would have free course, and the submersion of Judaea was certain. It might be delayed by the Divine favor, and would be, so long as the people, or even a remnant of them,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:5-15

God with us. The prophet looks out on the troubled prospect as on a deluge, amidst which the ark of promise carrying the elect, the remnant, the Church of the faithful and chosen, is seen riding. I. TEMPORAL ALLUSIONS . 1. The foreign sympathies of the people . Tired of the inefficient reign of Ahaz, they watch for the approach of the two northern kings with interest. They have forgotten their patriotism, which once rallied round the house of David as a political and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:9-10

The impotence of ungodliness. We learn— I. THAT SIN SOMETIMES APPEARS IN IMPOSING ASPECTS . There were four aspects, not to say elements, of power in these world-kingdoms—confederation , preparation (gird yourselves), consultation (take counsel together), authority (speak the word). Sin, which is the great enemy conducting a long campaign against the Church of Christ, certainly seems as superior in strength to its present foe as did these great kingdoms of the East... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:10

Take counsel together ; literally, devise a device ; i.e. form some plan, even the cleverest possible, against God's people, and the result will be utter failure. It shall not stand (comp. Isaiah 7:7 ). For God is with us. In the Hebrew, ki 'immanu-El , "for with us (is) God" words declarative of the true meaning of the name which God had made a sign to his people ( Isaiah 7:14 ). It was his being "with them" that could alone save them from their enemies. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 8:10

Take counsel together - This is an address to the same foreign nations. It refers to the designs which they would form to destroy the Jewish state.Speak the word - That is, give the command - to overturn the nation of the Jews.It shall not stand - It shall not be accomplished.For God is with us - Hebrew ‘For Immanuel.’ It indicates the confidence of the prophet in view of the promise and the pledge. His reliance was there. Though the enemies were strong and mighty; though the confederacy was... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 8:9-10

Isaiah 8:9-10. Associate yourselves, O ye people O ye Syrians and Israelites; and ye shall be broken in pieces Your attempts against the house of David, and kingdom of Judah, will be fruitless, yea, will issue in your own ruin. And give ear, all ye of far countries Immanuel’s name inspires the prophet with new courage, and makes him send a challenge to all God’s enemies, and foretel their certain downfall. He is, indeed, wrapt, as it were, into an ecstasy, upon considering the land as... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 8:1-10

Isaiah’s son a sign for the people (8:1-10)God then gives a second sign to guarantee the defeat of Israel and Syria. The sign of Immanuel had been given to the royal household, but this sign is given to the people. Another child is to be born, this one to Isaiah and his wife. The name of the child, Maher-shalal-hash-baz (meaning ‘the spoil hastens, the plunder comes quickly’; cf. GNB: Quick Loot, Fast Plunder), is announced publicly in advance so that the birth of the child will give added... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 8:10

GOD is with us = Hebrew. lmmanu-El. See Isaiah 8:8 . App-4 . read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 8:9-15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 8:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:5-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:5-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:9-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 8:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 8:9-10

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 8:1-10

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 8:10

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