Isaiah 8:17

And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 8:17

BSB
I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob. I will put my trust in Him.
AKJV
And I will wait on the LORD, that hides his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.
CPDV
And I will wait for the Lord, who has concealed his face from the house of Jacob, and I will stand before him.
ERV
And I will wait for the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.
NHEB
I will wait for the LORD, who hides his face from the house of Jacob, and I will trust in him.
SMT
And I waited for Jehovah in his hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and I trusted to him.

Commentary for Isaiah 8:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 8:17
Summary
Trust in God despite hidden face
Event
Prophet expresses waiting faith
Estimated Time Period
c. 740 BC
Category
Prayer