Word Study

The meaning of מַהֵר שָׁלָל חָשׁ בַּז

Understanding Mahêr Shâlâl Châsh Baz reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

מַהֵר שָׁלָל חָשׁ בַּז

Phoneticmah-hare' shaw-lawl' khawsh baz
TransliterationMahêr Shâlâl Châsh Baz
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Maher-sha-lal-bash-baz. - § Mahershalalhashbaz = Maher-shalal-hash-baz "swift is booty, speedy is prey" - Maher-Shalal-Chash-Baz - the symbolical name of the son of Isaiah 1) symbolic name given by Isaiah by the Lord's direction to Isaiah's son; prophetic indication that Damascus and Samaria were soon to be plundered by the king of Assyria

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Isaiah 8:1

Moreover the Lord said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man’s pen concerning Maher–shalal–hash–baz.

Isaiah 8:3

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.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Isaiah
Book Distribution
Isaiah2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'מַהֵר שָׁלָל חָשׁ בַּז' deepen your understanding of Isaiah 8:1?