What does Isaiah 8:1 mean?

Isaiah 8:1 highlights themes such as revelation, prophecy, obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Isaiah 8:1 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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.

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.

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