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Isaiah 8:18 Cross-References

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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.

Isaiah 8:18 (KJV)

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Commentary on Isaiah 8:18

Isaiah's family becomes living prophetic signs to Israel. 'The children whom the Lord hath given me' indicates divine gift and purpose. As 'signs and wonders,' they embody God's message: Shear-jashub ('a remnant shall return') and Maher-shalal-hash-baz ('speed the spoil') proclaim judgment and hope. The phrase 'from the Lord of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion' grounds these signs in God's covenant presence among His people. This demonstrates how God uses ordinary family life for extraordinary prophetic purposes, making believers' lives visible testimonies to divine truth.

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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