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Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 8:10

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Take counsel together - This is an address to the same foreign nations. It refers to the designs which they would form to destroy the Jewish state. Speak the word - That is, give the command - to overturn the nation of the Jews. It shall not stand - It shall not be accomplished. For God is with us - Hebrew ‘For Immanuel.’ It indicates the confidence of the prophet in view of the promise and the pledge. His reliance was there. Though the enemies were strong and mighty; though the confederacy was formidable; yet his simple reliance was in the name Immanuel! In this he had confidence, in spite of all the violent efforts and designs of the foes of Judah; see Numbers 14:9 : Only, rebel not ye against the Lord: Neither fear ye the people of the land; For they are bread for us; Their defense is departed from them, And Jehovah is with us, Fear thom not. See also Psalms 46:6-7 : The heathen raged, The kingdoms were moved. He uttered his voice, the earth dissolved. Jehovah of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. return to 'Top of Page'
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