Isaiah 8:1-22

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Isaiah 8:1-4

a Foreign Foe-God’s Instrument Isaiah 7:18-25 ; Isaiah 8:1-4 Ahaz, as we have seen, summoned the king of Assyria to his aid. This policy, dictated by human prudence, was fraught with vast peril. He and his advisers would rue their choice, and would have to pay dearly for introducing Assyria into the complicated politics of these minor states. Though this policy might effect a temporary success, like that which Isaiah indicated in the naming of his newborn child, yet ultimately it would work... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Isaiah 8:5-18

Fear God’s Power, not Man’s Isaiah 8:5-18 It seems likely that Syria and Samaria attacked Ahaz because he would not join in a federation against the growing power of Assyria. A strong party seems to have pressed this policy on him, but in all such schemes they repudiated the Divine Protection, Isaiah 8:6 . Compare Psalms 46:4 . Ahaz and the court party on the other hand, sought to federate with Assyria. But Isaiah never ceased to urge that the true line of defense was to put away whatever... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Isaiah 8:19-22

the Prince of Peace Isaiah 8:19-22 ; Isaiah 9:1-7 When men cease to trust in God and rely on the help of man, they often turn to necromancy and spirit-rapping. The medium takes the place of the Mediator. The séance is sought after instead of the Law and the Testimony. What have God’s children to do with back-stair gossip, when their Father’s presence-chamber is open to them? What He does not tell us is not worth our knowing. The land of Galilee was destined to suffer sorely, but better... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 8:1-22

In this section we have the account of how the prophet turns from his more public ministry to devote himself to a small circle of believing souls. This departure was signalized by his writing on a tablet the ominous word, Maher-shulal-hash-baz, which means "the spoil speedeth, the prey hasteth." The prophet then turns to his children, the spiritual children who are faithful witnesses, and his own children. Jehovah declares to him that as the people have refused the gentle method of His... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:13

THE TRIUNE SANCTUARY‘Sanctify the Lord of Hosts Himself; and let Him be your fear, and let Him be your dread.’ Isaiah 8:13 I. The whole subject of Godhead is one of awe, and if of awe, then ‘dread.’—The more you know of God, the more you feel the unfathomableness of the mystery of Godhead. And all mystery is awe. It is a rule of our being that we must tremble when we stand on the margin of the unknown. Therefore, they who know most of God will most ‘fear,’ not His anger, but simply His... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 8:1-4

The Birth of the Prophet’s Son (Isaiah 8:1-4 ). As previously mentioned, one central point in this passage is the sign given to Israel in terms of the birth of three sons, two of whom were sons of Isaiah, and one of a virgin, in each case, at least partially, indicated by their names. Here we now have described the birth of Isaiah’s second son. Analysis. a And Yahweh said to me, “Take for yourself a great tablet, and write on it with the pen (engraving tool) of a man, For... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 8:5-10

Judah Having Made Their Final Choice Even Immanuel’s Land Will Suffer. Nevertheless Final Triumph Is Certain Because It Is Immanuel’s Land (Isaiah 8:5-10 ). Two facts emerge from the words that follow. The first is that Immanuel’s coming cannot be too near, for the land is first to be possessed by Assyria. And the second is that when Immanuel does come none will be able to resist him. a And Yahweh spoke to me yet again, saying, “Forasmuch as this people have refused the waters of Shiloah... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 8:11-18

Meanwhile Isaiah And His Followers Are Not To Align Themselves With Any Political Party. All Are Heading For Disaster. Rather He Must Seal The Testimony of Yahweh (Isaiah 8:11-18 ). In the light of this future hope Isaiah now calls on the faithful to stand firm. Like him they must renounce the present conspiracies that are rivalling each other, (what he describes as, ‘the way of this people’). On the one hand are one set of plotters saying ‘we must persuade the king to yield to Syria and... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 8:19-20

The People Must Now Make Their Choice Between the Occult and the Word of Yahweh (Isaiah 8:19-20 ). It may be that like Saul before him (1 Samuel 28:0), Ahaz, recognising his rejection by Yahweh, had begun to seek to mediums and spirits. Or it may be that that was what some of his advisers were suggesting. When people do not like what God says to them they often turn to such alternatives, especially when they have no faith and do not know what to do. But whoever is in mind Isaiah’s instruction... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 8:21-22

Darkness Awaits Those Who Turn From Yahweh But In The Latter Times Will Come Light in Galilee (Isaiah 8:21 to Isaiah 9:1 ). The offer having been made of light or darkness most of the people will choose darkness. A bleak future awaits them. But all is not despair. For there is the promise of Immanuel yet to come. And in the latter times light will come to Galilee, (and it will lead up to the triumph of the great coming King - Isaiah 9:6-7). Analysis. a And they will pass through it hardly... read more

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