Isaiah 8:17

I will wait for the LORD, who hides his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.

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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 covenant. Seal the law amongst my disciples.

18Behold, I and the children whom the LORD has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of Armies, who dwells in Mount Zion.

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Cross References

Genesis 49:18I have waited for your salvation, LORD.

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

Job 35:14How much less when you say you don’t see him. The cause is before him, and you wait for him!

Psalms 33:20Our soul has waited for the LORD. He is our help and our shield.

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

Psalms 130:5I wait for the LORD. My soul waits. I hope in his word.

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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