Isaiah 8:14
So shall he become a hallowed asylum,—But a stone to strike against, and a rock to stumble over unto both houses of Israel A trap and a snare to the dweller in Jerusalem;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
15And many, shall stumble among them,—and fall and be torn, and snared, and captured.
Cross References
Joshua 10:7So Joshua went up from Gilgal, he and all the people of war with him, even all the mighty men of valour.
Psalms 46:1God—for us, is a refuge and strength, A help in distresses, soon found.
Proverbs 18:10A tower of strength, is the Name of Yahweh, thereinto, runneth the righteous, and is safe.
Isaiah 24:17Terror and pit and snare,—are upon thee, O inhabitant of the earth!
Isaiah 28:16Therefore, Thus, saith My Lord, Yahweh, Behold me! founding in Zion a stone, A stone of testing, The costly corner of a well-laid foundation, he that trusteth, shall not make haste!
Ezekiel 11:16Therefore, say, Thus saith My Lord. Yahweh, Although I have removed them far away among the nations, And although I have dispersed them throughout the lands Yet have I become to them a sanctuary for a little while, in the lands which they have entered
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 →