Isaiah 8:18

Translations

Modern

Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me as signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Here am I and the children whom YHWH has given to me as signs and as wonders in Israel, from YHWH of Hosts, the One dwelling on Mount Zion.

Latin

Ecce ego et pueri mei quos dedit mihi Dominus in signum, et in portentum Israël a Domino exercituum, qui habitat in monte Sion:

Original

Hebrew

English

Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me as signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.

Notes

Isaiah 8:18

Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me as (see the reference to Jesus Christ in Hebrews 2:13): The names of the prophet Isaiah and his children held important meanings as signs and warnings.

Shear-jashub (a remnant will return; Isaiah 7:3) symbolized God's faithfulness to Judah.

Maher-shalal-hash-baz (swift to plunder and quick to carry away) indicated the destruction of Damascus and Samaria (Isaiah 8:1–4) and the desolation of unfaithful Judah (8:5–8).

The name of Isaiah (Yahweh is salvation) itself signifies that salvation is from the Lord alone. These three names also represent major themes in the book:

the remnant (the small group of people who remain faithful),
the coming desolation of Judah (the land becoming empty and ruined), and
salvation (God’s rescue of his people).

Immanuel (God is with us) brings together all of these themes. It also shows that Judah would be protected if the people trusted in the Lord. God’s presence with them was their true safety.

Isaiah 7:1–12:6

These prophecies occurred when Assyria rose to power. Syria and Israel formed an alliance against Judah (Isaiah 7:1–2; see 2 Kings 16:5). God used Assyria as a tool to punish Syria, Israel, and Judah (Isaiah 7–10).

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah Fearing People Salvation in Isaiah Trusting God in Isaiah Zion

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

Related verses

Hebrews 2:13–14
And again: “I will put My trust in Him.” And once again: “Here am I, and the children God has given Me.”
Luke 2:34
Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
Zechariah 8:3
This is what the LORD says: “I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.”
Hebrews 12:22
Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels
Psalm 71:7
I have become a portent to many, but You are my strong refuge.
Isaiah 53:10
Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand.
Psalm 9:11
Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations.
Isaiah 24:23
The moon will be confounded and the sun will be ashamed; for the LORD of Hosts will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before His elders with great glory.
Psalm 22:30
Posterity will serve Him; they will declare the Lord to a new generation.
1 Chronicles 23:25
For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever.
Zechariah 3:8
Hear now, O high priest Joshua, you and your companions seated before you, who are indeed a sign. For behold, I am going to bring My servant, the Branch.
Isaiah 14:32
What answer will be given to the envoys of that nation? “The LORD has founded Zion, where His afflicted people will find refuge.”

Parallels

Ecclesiastes 8:10–13

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Immanuel Isaiah, Book of Meaning of Names in the Bible Shekinah Zion

Topics

Adoption: Spiritual God: Fatherhood of Jesus, the Christ: Humanity of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Symbols and Similitudes: Isaiah's Children

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