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Isaiah 8:3 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Isaiah 8:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 8 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said the LORD to me, Call his name Mahershalalhashbaz. went: Heb. approached”
Isaiah 8:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 8:3
Isaiah's union with 'the prophetess' (likely his wife, possibly a prophet in her own right) produces a sign-child. The conception and birth follow natural processes, yet the child becomes a prophetic symbol. This illustrates how God uses ordinary life events for extraordinary purposes. The Reformed understanding of providence recognizes God's sovereign orchestration of natural events to accomplish His purposes. The child's very existence becomes a living prophecy, a walking reminder of God's promised judgment on Syria and Israel.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 8:3
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“and bore him a son.”
“and Ahikam”
“a prophetess”
“Listen now, house of David: Is it not enough for you to try the patience of men, that you will try the patience of my God also?,And he said, Hear ye now, O house of David; Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will ye weary my God also?, וַיֹּאמֶר שִׁמְעוּ־נָא בֵּית דָּוִד הַמְעַט מִכֶּם הַלְאוֹת אֲנָשִׁים כִּי תַלְאוּ גַּם אֶת־אֱלֹהָי׃ ,And he said: Hear ye now”