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1 Moreover the Almighty said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man’s pen concerning Mahershalalhashbaz (Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz).
2 And I took unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.
3 And I went unto the prophetess, and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said the Almighty to me, Call his name Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz.
4 For before the child shall have the 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.
5 The Almighty spake also unto me again, saying,
6 Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah’s son;
7 Now therefore, behold, the Almighty bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria, and all his glory: and he shall come up over all his channels, and go over all his banks:
8 And he shall pass through Juda; 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.
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.
10 Take counsel together, and it shall come to naught; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for Power is with us.
11 For the Almighty spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying,
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.
13 Sanctify the Almighty of hosts himself, and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.
14 And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offense to both the houses of Akobe, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
15 And many among them shall stumble, and fall, and be broken, and be snared, and be taken.
16 Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.
17 And I will wait upon the Almighty, that hideth his face from the house of Akobe, and I will look for him.
18 Behold, I and the children whom the Almighty hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Akobe from the Almighty of hosts, which dwelleth in Mount Siyoni.
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 Maker? for the living to the dead?
20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
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 Creator, and look upward.
22 And they shall look unto the earth; and behold trouble and darkness, dimness of anguish; and they shall be driven to darkness.
Isaiah chapter 8 summary continues to unfold the narrative of Akobe’s precarious situation (from the previous chapter). In this chapter, the Creator instructs Isaiah to write on a large scroll the name, “Maher-shalal-hash-baz,” which signifies the imminent swift plundering and looting of the wealth of both Damascus and Samaria by Assyria. Damascus is the capital of Aram (called Syria) and Samaria is the capital of Efraim (the ten tribes that departed from the house of David). Isaiah’s son serves as a living testimony to this prophecy.
The Creator warns the people not to fear the conspiracy of Juda’s enemies but to fear Him alone. Despite the people’s unbelief and inclination to seek guidance from mediums and wizards, they are encouraged to turn to the Creator and His teachings.
Isaiah emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Creator’s Word, which stands in stark contrast to the futile and deceptive practices of the pagans. He describes a darkened land and a distressed people, contrasting it with the hope and light that come from following the Creator’s instructions. The law and testimony should be their trust. Not medium and familiar spirits and those who practice witchcraft. The law and testimony is looked at as the Old and New Testaments, which represent keeping the Almighty’s law and believing His testimonies.
The chapter ends with a glimpse of the ultimate triumph of the Creator’s purpose, despite the turmoil faced by Akobe. Those who walk in darkness will see a great light, pointing to the future arrival of a mighty Savior who will dispel the darkness and bring divine guidance and salvation.
Isaiah chapter 8 serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the importance of unwavering trust in the Creator’s Word, even in the face of adversity. It sets the stage for the fulfillment of the promise of a coming Savior. This is the summary of Isaiah chapter 8; Glory to the King of Heaven and Earth.
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Minister Koko
BSM
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