Isaiah 8:7

Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria, and all his glory: and he shall come up over all his channels, and go over all his banks:

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Other Translations for Isaiah 8:7

BSB
the Lord will surely bring against them the mighty floodwaters of the Euphrates-the king of Assyria and all his pomp. It will overflow its channels and overrun its banks.
AKJV
Now therefore, behold, the Lord brings up on them the waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria, and all his glory: and he shall come up over all his channels, and go over all his banks:
CPDV
for this reason, behold, the Lord will lead over them the waters of a river, strong and plentiful: the king of the Assyrians with all his glory. And he will rise up throughout all his streams, and he will overflow all his banks.
ERV
now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the River, strong and many, even the king of Assyria and all his glory: and he shall come up over all his channels, and go over all his banks:
NHEB
now therefore, look, the LORD brings upon them the mighty flood waters of the River: the king of Assyria and all his glory. It will come up over all its channels, and go over all its banks.
SMT
And for this, behold Jehovah bringing up upon them the water of the river, strong and many, the king of Assur and his glory: and he came up over all his channels and he went over all his banks.

Commentary for Isaiah 8:7

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Overview of Isaiah 8:7
Summary
Overwhelming judgment through military invasion
Place
Israel
Event
Divine judgment by Assyrian invasion
Estimated Time Period
c. 740 BC
Category
Judgment