Isaiah 8:14
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 net and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
13LORD of hosts, him ye shall sanctify, and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.
15And many shall stumble on it, and fall, and be broken, and be snared, and be taken.
Cross References
Joshua 10:7So Joshua went up from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valor.
Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Proverbs 18:10The name of LORD is a strong tower. A righteous man runs into it, and is safe.
Isaiah 24:17Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant of the earth.
Isaiah 28:16Therefore thus says lord LORD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation, a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner-[stone], a sure foundation. He who believes in him shall, no, not be shamed (LXX/NT).
Ezekiel 11:16Therefore say, Thus says lord LORD: Whereas I have removed them far off among the nations, and whereas I have scattered them among the countries, yet I will be to them a sanctuary for a little while in the countries where they have
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 8:10-16
Judah's Encouragement. ( b. c. 740.) 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 nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us. 11 For the Lord 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… Read the whole commentary →