Isaiah 8:3 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹Moreover the LORD said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen concerning Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

²And I took unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.

³And 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.

⁴For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and my mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be taken away before the king of Assyria.

⁵The LORD spake also unto me again, saying,

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to God's guidance in your life?

What does the name Maher-shalal-hash-baz mean for you?

When have you experienced God's direction in a challenging situation?

Life Application

faith

Trust in God's plans even when they are difficult to understand.

family

Consider how your family's legacy can reflect God's purpose.

People in This Verse

IsaiahOT

A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the coming Messiah and messages of hope and judgment.

First appearance: Isaiah 1:1

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