Isaiah 8:18

Behold, 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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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

17I 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”)

19When they tell you, “Consult with those who have familiar spirits and with the wizards, who chirp and who mutter:” should not a people consult with their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?

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Cross References

Psalms 9:11ז Sing zahmar ·musical praise· to Adonai, who dwells in Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking], 2 and declare among the people what he has done. 1

Psalms 22:30Posterity shall serve him. 2 Future generations shall be told about 'Adonay [Lord]. 1

Isaiah 7:3Then Adonai said to Isaiah [Salvation of Yah], “Go out now to meet Ahaz, you, and Shearjashub your son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool, on the highway of the fuller’s field.

Isaiah 8:3I went to the prophetess, and she conceived, and bore a son. Then Adonai said to me, “Call his name ‘Maher Shalal Hash Baz.’

Isaiah 14:32What will they answer the messengers of the nation? That Adonai has founded Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking], and in her the afflicted of his people will take refuge.

Isaiah 53:10+ 53:10 a MP: God will afflict the Messiah, in association with bearing sin. (John 12:7-33; Gal 1:4; 1 Pet 2:24) Yet it pleased Adonai to bruise him. 2 He has caused him to suffer. 1 + 53:10 b MP: Messiah offers himself as a sin offering. (Matt 20:28b; Eph 5:2) To see if he would + 53:10 b MP: God’s desire is fulfilled in Messiah being a sin offering. This end goal is God’s purpose. In context, God pleasure is linked to a sin offering being provided. An atonement, a redemption, and a covering for sin was accomplished through that offering for all people who are associated (see Is 53:5-6, 53:11) bringing God pleasure. Being associated with the sin offering is seen in (Lev 4:4, 4:15, 4:24, 4:29, 4:33). (John 17:1-5; Rom 4:25; Eph 1:16-23; Heb 10:9-10; 1 John 2:2) present himself as a fault incurring guilt offering. 2 If he does, he will see his offspring, 1 + 53:10 c MP: Messiah is resurrected from death and has life beyond the grave. “He will prolong / lengthen his days”. (Luke 24:6-7, 24:46; Acts 2:24) and he will prolong his days, 2 and Adonai’s pleasure will prosper in his hand. 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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