Isaiah 8:4 · KJV
"For 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."
King James Version
What does Isaiah 8:4 mean? →Passage Context
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,
6Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah's son;
Reflection Questions
1
What does this prophecy reveal about God's sovereignty?
2
How do you interpret the consequences of your choices?
3
When have you seen the impact of external influences on your life?
Life Application
decisions
Reflect on how your choices align with God's will and the potential consequences they may bring.
relationships
Be mindful of the influences in your life and how they affect your faith.
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