Isaiah 8:3

And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said the LORD to me, Call his name Mahershalalhashbaz.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 8:3

BSB

And I had relations with the prophetess, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. The LORD said to me, "Name him Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

AKJV

And I went to the prophetess; and she conceived, and bore a son. Then said the LORD to me, Call his name Mahershalalhashbaz.

CPDV

And I joined with the prophetess, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. And the Lord said to me: "Call his name: 'Rush to take away the spoils; Hurry to be plundered.'

ERV

And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said the LORD unto me, Call his name Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

NHEB

I went to the prophetess, and she conceived, and bore a son. Then said the LORD to me, "Call his name 'Maher Shalal Hash Baz.'

SMT

And I shall draw near to the prophetess; and she will conceive and bear a son, and Jehovah will say to me, Call his name, Hastening the spoil, urging on the plunder.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 8:3

AndIwentH7126VerbuntotheprophetessH5031Noun FeminineandsheconceivedH2029VerbandbareH3205VerbasonH1121Noun MasculineThensaidH559VerbtheLORDH3068Proper NametomeCallH7121VerbhisnameH8034Noun Masculine Maher-shalal-hash-bazH4122Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for Isaiah 8:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Isaiah 8:3

Summary

Prophet marries, bears symbolic child

Event

Prophet's marriage and childbirth

Estimated Time Period

c. 740 BC