Keraia
Isaiah 8

Isaiah 8:3

Assyrian Invasion Prophesied · Isaiah 8:1–10
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Translations

Modern
And I had relations with the prophetess, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. The LORD said to me, “Name him Maher-shalal-hash-baz.
Traditional
And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said the Lord to me, Call his name Maher–shalal–hash–baz.
Literal
And I came near to the prophetess, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. And YHWH said to me, “Call his name Maher-shalal-hash-baz—
Latin
…et accessi ad prophetissam, et concepit, et peperit filium. Et dixit Dominus ad me: Voca nomen ejus: Accelera spolia detrahere; Festina prædari:

Original

Hebrew
English
And I had relations with the prophetess, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. The LORD said to me, “Name him Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

Notes

Isaiah 8:3

Like the name Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14), Maher-shalal-hash-baz is symbolic. This child might have partially fulfilled the Immanuel prophecy (see study note on Isaiah 7:14). The ultimate fulfillment of the Immanuel prophecy happened with the birth of Jesus (Matthew 1:22–23).

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

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People

Maher-shalal-hash-baz: Symbolic name given to Isaiah's son, meaning "swift is booty, speedy is prey."

Glossary

Immanuel Isaiah (Person) Isaiah, Book of Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz Marriage, Marriage Customs Meaning of Names in the Bible Prophet, Prophetess Rezin

Topics

Children were Named: Often by God Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz: A Symbolical Name Marriage: Ceremony Attested by Witnesses Prophetess Prophetesses: Isaiah's Wife Witness: To Marriage