Isaiah 8:6

Assyrian Invasion Prophesied · Isaiah 8:1–10
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Translations

Modern
“Because this people has rejected the gently flowing waters of Shiloah and rejoiced in Rezin and the son of Remaliah,
Traditional
Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah’s son;
Literal
“Because that this people has rejected the waters of Shiloah, those going gently, and are rejoicing with Rezin and the son of Remaliah,
Latin
Pro eo quod abjecit populus iste aquas Siloë, quæ vadunt cum silentio, et assumpsit magis Rasin, et filium Romeliæ:

Original

Hebrew
English
“Because this people has rejected the gently flowing waters of Shiloah and rejoiced in Rezin and the son of Remaliah,

Notes

  • The gently flowing waters of Shiloah provided Jerusalem with water. They symbolize God's loving presence and care (see Psalm 46:4).

  • Ahaz rejected God's sign and promise of protection. He lacked faith (Isaiah 7:9). Now the people followed his example by hoping Assyria would save them from King Rezin and King Pekah (compare Isaiah 7:7–9, 16).

This prophecy connects the sign of Maher-shalal-hash-baz with the sign of Immanuel (Isaiah 8:8, 10).

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

Events

People

Remaliah: Father of Pekah, king of Israel Rezin: King of Aram (Syria) during the reign of Ahaz

Places

Shelah: Pool and tunnel in Jerusalem

Glossary

Gentleness Immanuel Isaiah, Book of Pekah Rezin Shiloah

Topics

Assyria: Prophecies Concerning Euphrates: Symbolical: The Inundations of, of the Extension of the Empire of Assyria Pekah: Prophecies Against Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Captivity, Famine, and Judgments Remaliah: Father of Pekah, King of Israel Rezin: A King of Syria Who Harassed the Southern Kingdom (Judah): Prophecy Against Shiloah: A Stream or Pool Siloam: A Pool in Jerusalem Syria: Prophecies Concerning Water of the Support of God