Isaiah 8:14
He will be a sanctuary, but for both houses of Israel, he will be a stumbling stone and a rock that makes them fall. For the people of Jerusalem, he will be a trap and a snare.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
15Many will stumble over it, fall, be broken, be snared, and be captured.”
Cross References
Joshua 10:7So Joshua went up from Gilgal, he and the whole army with him, including all the mighty men of valor.
Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Proverbs 18:10The LORD’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.
Isaiah 24:17Fear, the pit, and the snare are on you who inhabit the earth.
Isaiah 28:16Therefore the Lord GOD says, “Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not act hastily.
Ezekiel 11:16“Therefore say, ‘The Lord GOD says: “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 come.”’
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 →