The meaning of “מַהֵר שָׁלָל חָשׁ בַּז”
Understanding Mahêr Shâlâl Châsh Baz reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Maher-sha-lal-bash-baz. - § Mahershalalhashbaz = Maher-shalal-hash-baz "swift is booty, speedy is prey" - Maher-Shalal-C...
מַהֵר שָׁלָל חָשׁ בַּז
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
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.” Word: מַהֵר שָׁלָל חָשׁ בַּז (Mahêr Shâlâl Châsh 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.” Word: מַהֵר שָׁלָל חָשׁ בַּז (Mahêr Shâlâl Châsh Baz) |