Isaiah 8:17

I will wait for Adonai, who hides his face from the house of Jacob [Supplanter], and I will trust in him. + 8:17. Quoted in Heb 2:13 (Greek Septuagint rendering is given; the Hebrew word used means “to look for”)

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In The King James Version

And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.

In Context

16Wrap up the testimony. Seal the Torah ·Teaching· among my disciples.

18Behold, I and the children whom Adonai has given me + 8:18. Quoted in Heb 2:13 are for signs and for wonders in Israel [God prevails] from Adonai Tzva'ot [Yahweh Commander of heaven’s armies], who dwells in Mount Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking].

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Cross References

Genesis 49:18I have waited for your yishu'ah ·salvation·, Adonai. 1 (5)

Deuteronomy 32:20He said, “I will hide my face from them. 2 I will see what their end will be; 1 for they are a very perverse generation, 2 children in whom is no faithfulness. 1

Psalms 33:20Our soul has waited for Adonai. 2 He is our help and our shield. 1

Psalms 39:7Now, Lord, what do I wait for? 2 My hope is in you. 1

Psalms 130:5I wait for Adonai. 2 My soul waits. 2 I hope in his word. 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 8:17-22

The Importance of the Scriptures. ( b. c. 740.) 16 Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples. 17 And I will wait upon the Lord , that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him. 18 Behold, I and the children whom the Lord hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion. 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… Read the whole commentary →

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