Can God rescue us from the problems we face? Can he save us from oppressive world powers? Can he break the power of our sin and help us deal with its consequences? Isaiah answers these questions with a resounding yes! The prophet’s words sometimes overwhelm us with their beauty. At other times, his piercing words reveal our sin and drive us to our knees. Isaiah’s own ministry began with a visio…
1Me dijo Jehová: Toma una tabla grande, y escribe en ella con caracteres legibles tocante a Maher-salal-hasbaz.
2Y junté conmigo por testigos fieles al sacerdote Urías y a Zacarías hijo de Jeberequías.
3Y me llegué a la profetisa, la cual concibió, y dio a luz un hijo. Y me dijo Jehová: Ponle por nombre Maher-salal-hasbaz.
4Porque antes que el niño sepa decir: Padre mío, y Madre mía, será quitada la riqueza de Damasco y los despojos de Samaria delante del rey de Asiria.
5Otra vez volvió Jehová a hablarme, diciendo:
6Por cuanto desechó este pueblo las aguas de Siloé, que corren mansamente, y se regocijó con Rezín y con el hijo de Remalías;
7he aquí, por tanto, que el Señor hace subir sobre ellos aguas de ríos, impetuosas y muchas, esto es, al rey de Asiria con todo su poder; el cual subirá sobre todos sus ríos, y pasará sobre todas sus riberas;
8y pasando hasta Judá, inundará y pasará adelante, y llegará hasta la garganta; y extendiendo sus alas, llenará la anchura de tu tierra, oh Emanuel.
9Reuníos, pueblos, y seréis quebrantados; oíd, todos los que sois de lejanas tierras; ceñíos, y seréis quebrantados; disponeos, y seréis quebrantados.
10Tomad consejo, y será anulado; proferid palabra, y no será firme, porque Dios está con nosotros.
11Porque Jehová me dijo de esta manera con mano fuerte, y me enseñó que no caminase por el camino de este pueblo, diciendo:
12No llaméis conspiración a todas las cosas que este pueblo llama conspiración; ni temáis lo que ellos temen, ni tengáis miedo.
13A Jehová de los ejércitos, a él santificad; sea él vuestro temor, y él sea vuestro miedo.
14Entonces él será por santuario; pero a las dos casas de Israel, por piedra para tropezar, y por tropezadero para caer, y por lazo y por red al morador de Jerusalén.
15Y muchos tropezarán entre ellos, y caerán, y serán quebrantados; y se enredarán y serán apresados.
16Ata el testimonio, sella la ley entre mis discípulos.
17Esperaré, pues, a Jehová, el cual escondió su rostro de la casa de Jacob, y en él confiaré.
18He aquí, yo y los hijos que me dio Jehová somos por señales y presagios en Israel, de parte de Jehová de los ejércitos, que mora en el monte de Sion.
19Y si os dijeren: Preguntad a los encantadores y a los adivinos, que susurran hablando, responded: ¿No consultará el pueblo a su Dios? ¿Consultará a los muertos por los vivos?
20¡A la ley y al testimonio! Si no dijeren conforme a esto, es porque no les ha amanecido.
21Y pasarán por la tierra fatigados y hambrientos, y acontecerá que teniendo hambre, se enojarán y maldecirán a su rey y a su Dios, levantando el rostro en alto.
22Y mirarán a la tierra, y he aquí tribulación y tinieblas, oscuridad y angustia; y serán sumidos en las tinieblas.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
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Versículo 1
I. 8:1 The meaning of the name Maher-shalal-hash-baz (“Swift to plunder and quick to carry away”) ap…
8:1 The meaning of the name Maher-shalal-hash-baz (“Swift to plunder and quick to carry away”) applies both to Judah’s enemies (8:4) and to Judah itself (8:7-8). They had trusted Assyria in place of God, and now Assyria would turn on them and all but destroy them. God was with them (Immanuel; see 7:14), but his presence would be destructive if they refused to trust in him (see 8:14).
II
Versículo 3
II. 8:3 my wife: Literally the prophetess. • Like the name Immanuel (7:14), Maher-shalal-hash-baz is …
8:3 my wife: Literally the prophetess. • Like the name Immanuel (7:14), Maher-shalal-hash-baz is symbolic. It is possible that this child was the partial fulfillment of the Immanuel prophecy as well (see study note on 7:14). The ultimate fulfillment of the Immanuel prophecy occurred with the birth of Jesus (Matt 1:22-23).
III
Versículo 4
III. 8:4 before this child is old enough: See also 7:16. • Damascus and Samaria were ruined and destro…
8:4 before this child is old enough: See also 7:16. • Damascus and Samaria were ruined and destroyed in 732 BC, fulfilling this verse along with 7:8, 19-20.
IV
Versículo 5
IV. 8:5-10 This prophecy connects the sign of Maher-shalal-hash-baz with the sign of Immanuel (8:8, 10).
8:5-10 This prophecy connects the sign of Maher-shalal-hash-baz with the sign of Immanuel (8:8, 10).
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Versículo 6
V. 8:6 The gently flowing waters of Shiloah supplied Jerusalem with water. Here they represent God’s…
8:6 The gently flowing waters of Shiloah supplied Jerusalem with water. Here they represent God’s loving presence and provision (see Ps 46:4). • Ahaz rejected the sign and the promise of God’s protection. He was not a man of faith (Isa 7:9), and now the people were following in his footsteps by placing their hope in Assyria to save them from King Rezin and King Pekah (cp. 7:7-9, 16).
VI
Versículo 7
VI. 8:7 The mighty flood from the Euphrates River represents the invading Assyrian army (see Jer 47:2…
8:7 The mighty flood from the Euphrates River represents the invading Assyrian army (see Jer 47:2). The river would overflow all its channels when the Assyrians marched deep into Judah. This stood as a frightening contrast with the gently flowing waters of Shiloah (Isa 8:6).
VII
Versículo 8
VII. 8:8 chin deep: Judah barely survived the Assyrian assaults in 701 BC (see chs 36–37). • submergin…
8:8 chin deep: Judah barely survived the Assyrian assaults in 701 BC (see chs 36–37). • submerging your land from one end to the other: From north to south, Judah was nearly devastated, except for the city of Jerusalem (see 1:8-9; chs 36–37). • Immanuel: Despite their failure to trust him and the disaster it brought, God was still with his people (see 7:14).
VIII
Versículo 9
VIII. 8:9-10 God’s plan to rescue his stubborn people would ultimately be fulfilled. God planned to des…
8:9-10 God’s plan to rescue his stubborn people would ultimately be fulfilled. God planned to destroy Assyria, just as he does every other proud nation that rejects him or boasts in its own power.
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Versículo 10
IX. 8:10 God is with us: See 7:14; 8:8.
8:10 God is with us: See 7:14; 8:8.
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Versículo 11
X. 8:11-15 This text reveals the heart of Isaiah’s message. The issue was fear of the Lord versus fe…
8:11-15 This text reveals the heart of Isaiah’s message. The issue was fear of the Lord versus fear of people (see 7:9; 8:6). When an individual fears people, the Lord becomes a trap and destruction is certain (cp. Prov 29:25; see “Fearing People” Theme Note). For those who fear the Lord, he becomes a sanctuary; their salvation is assured.
XI
Versículo 12
XI. 8:12 People regarded Isaiah’s message of non-involvement with Assyria as treasonous, part of a co…
8:12 People regarded Isaiah’s message of non-involvement with Assyria as treasonous, part of a conspiracy. But Isaiah was not trying to play political games; rather, he proclaimed God’s message. • What frightens them was the alliance of Syria and Israel attacking Judah (see 7:1, 4).
XII
Versículo 13
XII. 8:13 To make the Lord . . . holy meant giving him first place in life and acknowledging that noth…
8:13 To make the Lord . . . holy meant giving him first place in life and acknowledging that nothing is greater than he is. • Fear of God means reverencing him as God (Prov 1:7). The people of Judah were not to fear Israel and Syria or the Assyrians (Isa 7:9; 10:24).
XIII
Versículo 14
XIII. 8:14 He will keep you safe (literally he will be a sanctuary): God is a place of refuge. • stone …
8:14 He will keep you safe (literally he will be a sanctuary): God is a place of refuge. • stone . . . stumble . . . rock . . . fall: By trusting Assyria rather than God, the people of Jerusalem would find themselves in a trap and a snare as the Assyrians turned against them. For those who trust in the Lord, however, he is faithful and strong (28:16; see Ps 118:22-23; Luke 2:34; Rom 9:32-33; 1 Pet 2:6-8).
XIV
Versículo 16
XIV. 8:16-17 The command to preserve Isaiah’s teaching suggests that it was harshly received by his co…
8:16-17 The command to preserve Isaiah’s teaching suggests that it was harshly received by his contemporaries, who might have wanted to snuff it out. Faithful disciples safely preserved the prophet’s messages.
8:16 instructions (Hebrew torah): The Torah defined Israel’s covenant relationship with God, but the people were quick to forget (see also 1:10).
XV
Versículo 17
XV. 8:17 I will wait for the Lord . . . I will put my hope in him: Isaiah’s message against Syria, Is…
8:17 I will wait for the Lord . . . I will put my hope in him: Isaiah’s message against Syria, Israel, and Assyria would be proven true in the historical events that followed. The fulfillment would further encourage the godly to await the final downfall of all ungodly power structures (see 8:9-10). Waiting for the Lord requires submission, prayer, hope, and faith (see 25:9; 26:8; 33:2), resulting in a quiet spirit and a renewal of inner strength (40:31). The book of Hebrews applies these words to Jesus Christ (Heb 2:13). • God had turned away; the people of Israel and Judah were alienated from the Lord because of their sin.
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Versículo 18
16. 8:18 I and the children the Lord has given me (see the application to Jesus Christ in Heb 2:13): …
8:18 I and the children the Lord has given me (see the application to Jesus Christ in Heb 2:13): The names of the prophet Isaiah and his children carried significance as signs and warnings. Shear-jashub (a remnant will return; 7:3) was a sign of God’s faithfulness to Judah. Maher-shalal-hash-baz (swift to plunder and quick to carry away) signified the destruction of Damascus and Samaria (8:1-4) and the desolation of faithless 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 desolation of Judah, and salvation. Immanuel (God is with us) embodies all of these themes, along with the idea that Judah would be protected if only it would trust in the Lord.
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Versículo 19
17. 8:19-22 Isaiah contrasts his counsel with that of his ungodly contemporaries. Isaiah’s message gi…
8:19-22 Isaiah contrasts his counsel with that of his ungodly contemporaries. Isaiah’s message gives light, whereas the message of the spiritists led to darkness and death. • Mediums used various means of divination, including summoning the dead, in the attempt to determine the future (see 19:3). God had banned these useless activities (47:9; Deut 18:9-11).
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Versículo 20
18. 8:20 God gave instructions and teachings through the law and through his prophets, such as Isaiah…
8:20 God gave instructions and teachings through the law and through his prophets, such as Isaiah (see 8:16).
Antiguo Testamento
Isaiah — Capítulo 8
Can God rescue us from the problems we face? Can he save us from oppressive world powers? Can he break the power of our sin and help us deal with its consequences? Isaiah answers these questions with a resounding yes! The prophet’s words sometimes overwhelm us with their beauty. At other times, his piercing words reveal our sin and drive us to our knees. Isaiah’s own ministry began with a visio…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Me dijo Jehová: Toma una tabla grande, y escribe en ella con caracteres legibles tocante a Maher-salal-hasbaz.
2Y junté conmigo por testigos fieles al sacerdote Urías y a Zacarías hijo de Jeberequías.
3Y me llegué a la profetisa, la cual concibió, y dio a luz un hijo. Y me dijo Jehová: Ponle por nombre Maher-salal-hasbaz.
4Porque antes que el niño sepa decir: Padre mío, y Madre mía, será quitada la riqueza de Damasco y los despojos de Samaria delante del rey de Asiria.
5Otra vez volvió Jehová a hablarme, diciendo:
6Por cuanto desechó este pueblo las aguas de Siloé, que corren mansamente, y se regocijó con Rezín y con el hijo de Remalías;
7he aquí, por tanto, que el Señor hace subir sobre ellos aguas de ríos, impetuosas y muchas, esto es, al rey de Asiria con todo su poder; el cual subirá sobre todos sus ríos, y pasará sobre todas sus riberas;
8y pasando hasta Judá, inundará y pasará adelante, y llegará hasta la garganta; y extendiendo sus alas, llenará la anchura de tu tierra, oh Emanuel.
9Reuníos, pueblos, y seréis quebrantados; oíd, todos los que sois de lejanas tierras; ceñíos, y seréis quebrantados; disponeos, y seréis quebrantados.
10Tomad consejo, y será anulado; proferid palabra, y no será firme, porque Dios está con nosotros.
11Porque Jehová me dijo de esta manera con mano fuerte, y me enseñó que no caminase por el camino de este pueblo, diciendo:
12No llaméis conspiración a todas las cosas que este pueblo llama conspiración; ni temáis lo que ellos temen, ni tengáis miedo.
13A Jehová de los ejércitos, a él santificad; sea él vuestro temor, y él sea vuestro miedo.
14Entonces él será por santuario; pero a las dos casas de Israel, por piedra para tropezar, y por tropezadero para caer, y por lazo y por red al morador de Jerusalén.
15Y muchos tropezarán entre ellos, y caerán, y serán quebrantados; y se enredarán y serán apresados.
16Ata el testimonio, sella la ley entre mis discípulos.
17Esperaré, pues, a Jehová, el cual escondió su rostro de la casa de Jacob, y en él confiaré.
18He aquí, yo y los hijos que me dio Jehová somos por señales y presagios en Israel, de parte de Jehová de los ejércitos, que mora en el monte de Sion.
19Y si os dijeren: Preguntad a los encantadores y a los adivinos, que susurran hablando, responded: ¿No consultará el pueblo a su Dios? ¿Consultará a los muertos por los vivos?
20¡A la ley y al testimonio! Si no dijeren conforme a esto, es porque no les ha amanecido.
21Y pasarán por la tierra fatigados y hambrientos, y acontecerá que teniendo hambre, se enojarán y maldecirán a su rey y a su Dios, levantando el rostro en alto.
22Y mirarán a la tierra, y he aquí tribulación y tinieblas, oscuridad y angustia; y serán sumidos en las tinieblas.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. 8:1 The meaning of the name Maher-shalal-hash-baz (“Swift to plunder and quick to carry away”) ap…
Versículo 3
II. 8:3 my wife: Literally the prophetess. • Like the name Immanuel (7:14), Maher-shalal-hash-baz is …
Versículo 4
III. 8:4 before this child is old enough: See also 7:16. • Damascus and Samaria were ruined and destro…
Versículo 5
IV. 8:5-10 This prophecy connects the sign of Maher-shalal-hash-baz with the sign of Immanuel (8:8, 10).
Versículo 6
V. 8:6 The gently flowing waters of Shiloah supplied Jerusalem with water. Here they represent God’s…
Versículo 7
VI. 8:7 The mighty flood from the Euphrates River represents the invading Assyrian army (see Jer 47:2…
Versículo 8
VII. 8:8 chin deep: Judah barely survived the Assyrian assaults in 701 BC (see chs 36–37). • submergin…
Versículo 9
VIII. 8:9-10 God’s plan to rescue his stubborn people would ultimately be fulfilled. God planned to des…
Versículo 10
IX. 8:10 God is with us: See 7:14; 8:8.
Versículo 11
X. 8:11-15 This text reveals the heart of Isaiah’s message. The issue was fear of the Lord versus fe…
Versículo 12
XI. 8:12 People regarded Isaiah’s message of non-involvement with Assyria as treasonous, part of a co…
Versículo 13
XII. 8:13 To make the Lord . . . holy meant giving him first place in life and acknowledging that noth…
Versículo 14
XIII. 8:14 He will keep you safe (literally he will be a sanctuary): God is a place of refuge. • stone …
Versículo 16
XIV. 8:16-17 The command to preserve Isaiah’s teaching suggests that it was harshly received by his co…
Versículo 17
XV. 8:17 I will wait for the Lord . . . I will put my hope in him: Isaiah’s message against Syria, Is…
Versículo 18
16. 8:18 I and the children the Lord has given me (see the application to Jesus Christ in Heb 2:13): …
Versículo 19
17. 8:19-22 Isaiah contrasts his counsel with that of his ungodly contemporaries. Isaiah’s message gi…
Versículo 20
18. 8:20 God gave instructions and teachings through the law and through his prophets, such as Isaiah…