Isaiah 8:5
Isaiah 8:5 in Multiple Translations
And the LORD spoke to me further:
¶ The LORD spake also unto me again, saying,
And Jehovah spake unto me yet again, saying,
And the Lord said again to me,
Then the Lord spoke to me again, saying,
And the Lord spake yet againe vnto me, saying,
And Jehovah addeth to speak unto me again, saying:
The LORD spoke to me yet again, saying,
The LORD spoke also to me again, saying,
And the Lord spoke to me again, saying:
Yahweh spoke to me again and said, “Tell the people of Judah,
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 8:5
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Isaiah 8:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֣סֶף
יְהוָ֔ה
דַּבֵּ֥ר
אֵלַ֛/י
ע֖וֹד
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וַ/יֹּ֣סֶף
yâçaph
H3254
to add
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
דַּבֵּ֥ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
V-Piel-Inf-a
אֵלַ֛/י
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
ע֖וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Adv
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 8:5
וַ/יֹּ֣סֶף
yâçaph
H3254
"to add"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
To add means to increase or do something again, like adding more of something or continuing an action. This word is used in the Bible to describe growth or repetition.
Definition: : add/more[amount] 1) to add, increase, do again 1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to join, join oneself to 1b2) to be joined, be added to 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to add, increase 1c2) to do more, do again
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase] conceive again, continue, exceed, [idiom] further, [idiom] gather together, get more, give more-over, [idiom] henceforth, increase (more and more), join, [idiom] longer (bring, do, make, much, put), [idiom] (the, much, yet) more (and more), proceed (further), prolong, put, be (strong-) er, [idiom] yet, yield. See also: Genesis 4:2; 2 Samuel 19:14; Psalms 10:18.
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
דַּבֵּ֥ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
V-Piel-Inf-a
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
אֵלַ֛/י
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
ע֖וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
"still"
Adv
The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.
Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — Isaiah 8:5
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Context — Assyrian Invasion Prophesied
3And 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.
4For before the boy knows how to cry ‘Father’ or ‘Mother,’ the wealth of Damascus and the plunder of Samaria will be carried off by the king of Assyria.”
5And the LORD spoke to me further:
6“Because this people has rejected the gently flowing waters of Shiloah and rejoiced in Rezin and the son of Remaliah, 7the 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.Cross References
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| 1 | Isaiah 7:10 | Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying, |
Isaiah 8:5 Summary
In Isaiah 8:5, we see that God is continuing to speak to Isaiah, giving him more messages to share with the people. This shows us that God is always communicating with us, and we need to be listening to His voice, just as we would to a friend (as in James 1:19-20). Just like Isaiah, we can be faithful messengers of God's love and truth, and we should be attentive to His gentle guidance, while also being aware of His power and authority, as seen in Psalm 29:1-11 and Romans 11:22.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the phrase 'the LORD spoke to me further' in Isaiah 8:5?
This phrase indicates a continuation of God's message to Isaiah, emphasizing the importance of the prophecy that follows, as seen in Isaiah 8:6-7, where God warns of the consequences of rejecting His gentle guidance, similar to the warnings given in Deuteronomy 28:1-2 and Jeremiah 7:23-24.
How does Isaiah 8:5 relate to the previous verses?
Isaiah 8:5 is a direct continuation of the prophecy started in Isaiah 8:3-4, where Isaiah is instructed to name his son Maher-shalal-hash-baz, symbolizing the impending judgment on Israel, as also prophesied in Isaiah 7:14-16 and Hosea 1:4-5.
What can we learn from Isaiah's experience of receiving a message from God?
Isaiah's experience teaches us that God communicates with His people, as seen in various scriptures such as Numbers 12:6-8 and Jeremiah 1:4-10, and that we should be attentive to His voice, just as Samuel was in 1 Samuel 3:9-10.
How does this verse fit into the overall context of Isaiah's prophecy?
Isaiah 8:5 serves as a transitional phrase, connecting the specific prophecy about the son Maher-shalal-hash-baz to the broader message of judgment and redemption that unfolds throughout the book of Isaiah, echoing the themes found in Isaiah 2:1-5 and Isaiah 11:1-10.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for God to 'speak further' to us, and how can we be more attentive to His voice in our lives?
- In what ways can we, like Isaiah, be faithful messengers of God's message to those around us, as encouraged in Matthew 28:18-20 and 2 Corinthians 5:20?
- How can we balance the gentle guidance of God, as seen in the 'gently flowing waters of Shiloah' in Isaiah 8:6, with the reality of His judgment and discipline, as discussed in Hebrews 12:5-11?
- What are some ways that we, as a community of believers, can support one another in hearing and obeying God's voice, as exhorted in Galatians 6:2 and Ephesians 4:15-16?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 8:5
The Lord spake also unto me again,.... In the same prophecy, or in another; the Targum is, "the Word of the Lord added to speak with me again;'' but rather Jehovah the Father, or the Spirit of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 8:5
The LORD spake also unto me again, saying, The Lord spake also unto me ... Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah that go softly. Their source is on the southeast of Zion and east of Jerusalem.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 8:5
Isaiah 8:5 The LORD spake also unto me again, saying,Ver. 5. The Lord spake also unto me again, saying.] Heb., And the Lord further added to speak unto me. Here the Israelites, apart from the Syrians, are specially threatened with destruction, because they abandoned their brethren, the two other tribes, and trusted to confederacies and aids of foreign princes.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 8:5
5–8. The Assyrian invasion of Judah threatened.
Sermons on Isaiah 8:5
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 7:10 - Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the story of Ahaz in the book of Isaiah. Ahaz was a wicked king who refused to seek a sign from God, showing his lack of interest in Go |
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The Incarnation Sign by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of the Incarnation as God's ultimate sign to humanity, rooted in the prophecy of Isaiah regarding the virgin birth of Jesus Christ. He illu |
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Isaiah Chapter 6 the Incarnation Sign by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson explores Isaiah 6, emphasizing the significance of the prophecy regarding the virgin birth of Jesus Christ as a divine sign to Israel and the world. He highlights King |
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In Relation to the Race as God Intends It to Be by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of Christ in restoring humanity's relationship with God, highlighting the quest for power that led to the loss of God's face in the Gar |