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Isaiah 8:17
17I will wait for the Lord, who has turned away from the descendants of Jacob. I will put my hope in him.
Isaiah 8:17 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And I will wait upon the Lord, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.
- New International Version (NIV)I will wait for the Lord, who is hiding his face from the descendants of Jacob. I will put my trust in him.
- English Standard Version (ESV)I will wait for the Lord, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and I will hope in him.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And I will wait on the Lord, Who hides His face from the house of Jacob; And I will hope in Him.
Context of Isaiah 8:17
15Many will stumble and fall, never to rise again. They will be snared and captured.” 16Preserve the teaching of God; entrust his instructions to those who follow me. I will wait for the Lord, who has turned away from the descendants of Jacob. I will put my hope in him. 18I and the children the Lord has given me serve as signs and warnings to Israel from the Lord of Heaven’s Armies who dwells in his Temple on Mount Zion. 19Someone may say to you, “Let’s ask the mediums and those who consult the spirits of the dead. With their whisperings and mutterings, they will tell us what to do.” But shouldn’t people ask God for guidance? Should the living seek guidance from the dead?
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וְחִכִּ֙יתִי֙ לַיהוָ֔ה הַמַּסְתִּ֥יר פָּנָ֖יו מִבֵּ֣ית יַעֲקֹ֑ב וְקִוֵּ֖יתִֽי־לֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Isaiah 8:17
- Isaiah 25:9In that day the people will proclaim, “This is our God! We trusted in him, and he saved us! This is the Lord, in whom we trusted. Let us rejoice in the salvation he brings!”
- Isaiah 26:8Lord, we show our trust in you by obeying your laws; our heart’s desire is to glorify your name.
- Isaiah 33:2But Lord, be merciful to us, for we have waited for you. Be our strong arm each day and our salvation in times of trouble.
- Isaiah 64:4For since the world began, no ear has heard and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for him!
- Genesis 49:18I trust in you for salvation, O Lord!
- Psalms 27:14Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
- Psalms 33:20We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield.
- Psalms 37:34Put your hope in the Lord. Travel steadily along his path. He will honor you by giving you the land. You will see the wicked destroyed.
- Psalms 39:7And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you.
- Psalms 40:1I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry.
- Psalms 130:5I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word.
- Lamentations 3:25The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him.
- Hosea 12:6So now, come back to your God. Act with love and justice, and always depend on him.
- Micah 7:7As for me, I look to the Lord for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me.
- Habakkuk 2:3This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:10And they speak of how you are looking forward to the coming of God’s Son from heaven—Jesus, whom God raised from the dead. He is the one who has rescued us from the terrors of the coming judgment.
Commentaries on Isaiah 8:17
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17And I will wait upon the Lord - This is the commencement of a new subject. The prophet had closed his former message; but had seen that in regard to the great mass of the nation, his exhortation had been in vain. He now says, that having delivered his message, he would patiently look to God alone. His hope was in him, though the nation looked elsewhere; and though calamities were coming, yet he would still trust in God only. That hideth his face - This is…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 17-22Verses 17-22 The prophet foresaw that the Lord would hide his face; but he would look for his return in favour to them again. Though not miraculous signs, the children's names were memorials from God, suited to excite attention. The unbelieving Jews were prone to seek counsel in difficulties, from diviners of different descriptions, whose foolish and sinful ceremonies are alluded to. Would we know how we may seek to our God, and come to the knowledge of…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17I will wait for the LORD … I will put my trust in Him: Isaiah’s message about Syria, Israel, and Assyria came true in later historical events. This fulfillment encouraged the faithful to wait for the end of all unjust power structures (see Isaiah 8:9–10). Waiting for the Lord involves submission, prayer, hope, and faith (see Isaiah 25:9; 26:8; 33:2). This leads to a calm spirit and renewed inner strength (40:31). The book of Hebrews connects these words…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1717. I--Whatever the rest of the nation may do, I will look to Jehovah alone. that hideth ... face--though He seems now to withdraw His countenance from Judah (the then representative of "the house of Jacob"). Let us wait and trust in, though we cannot see, Him (Is 50:10; 54:8; Ha 2:3; Lu 2:25, 38).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Isaiah 8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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