Isaiah 8:7 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 8:1-8

In these verses we have a prophecy of the successes of the king of Assyria against Damascus, Samaria, and Judah, that the two former should be laid waste by him, and the last greatly frightened. Here we have, I. Orders given to the prophet to write this prophecy, and publish it to be seen and read of all men, and to leave it upon record, that when the thing came to pass they might know that God had sent him; for that was one end of prophecy, John 14:29. He must take a great roll, which would... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 8:7

Now therefore the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many ,.... Alluding to the river Euphrates, which ran by Babylon, which was a large river, full of water, and had a rapid torrent, and so is opposed to Shiloah and its waters; and these waters are explained as follows: even the king of Assyria, and all his glory ; his army, which was his glory, in which he gloried, and by which he got himself honour and glory. It is usual for mighty kings, kingdoms, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:5-8

The false standard and the fatal issue. The cardinal error into which Israel fell was that of judging by appearances instead of by the reality. The "softly flowing waters" of the Davidic kingdom seemed far less reliable than the "strong and many waters" of Syria and of Assyria, and therefore Ephraim trusted in the one and Judah in the other of these great "powers." But they were utterly misplacing their confidence. Those waters that "went softly" and seemed so strengthless, were the river... 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 8:7

The waters of the river, strong and many. "The river" is, of course, the Euphrates, as in Isaiah 7:20 . In its lower course the Euphrates often overflows its banks, and inundates the adjacent districts, causing vast damage to crops, and some-limes threatening to break down the walls of cities. It is scarcely likely, however, that Isaiah had any acquaintance with this fact. His experience would probably have been limited to the "swellings of Jordan" ( Jeremiah 12:5 ; comp. Joshua 3:15 ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 8:7

The waters of the river - By the river, in the Scripture, is commonly meant the river Euphrates, as being, by way of eminence, the largest river with which they were acquainted; and also as being that distinguished by the fact that Abraham had lived beyond it, and crossed it; see the note at Isaiah 7:20. In this verse the image is kept up which was commenced in Isaiah 8:6. The Jews rejected the gentle waters of Siloah, and sought the alliance of a foreign king, whose kingdom stretched along,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 8:7-8

Isaiah 8:7-8. Now, therefore Because the Israelites and their army, combined with the Syrians, despise the weak state of the Jews, and the kingdom of David, now brought very low, and having no such defence as can be compared to a great river, but only one that resembles a small brook that glides gently along; behold, the Lord bringeth upon them the waters of the river Of Euphrates, often called the river, for its eminent greatness; whereby he understands the Assyrian forces, as the next... 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 8:7

channels. Hebrew. 'aphiklm. See note on 1 Samuel 22:16 . read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 8:1-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 8:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:5-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:5-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:5-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 8:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 8:7-8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 8:1-10

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 8:7

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