Moreover the LORD said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen concerning Mahershalalhashbaz.
CHAPTER 8Jehovah’s Word Through Isaiah and the Assyrian Announced
1.The divine instruction and Maher-shalal-hash-baz (Isaiah 8:1-4) 2.The Assyrian to come (Isaiah 8:5-8) 3.The answer of faith (Isaiah 8:9-10) 4.A word to the faithful remnant (Isaiah 8:11-20) 5.The coming great distress (Isaiah 8:21-22)The names are significant. Isaiah heard the word “Maher-shalal-hash-baz,” and then is told to call his newborn son by this name. The name means “swift for spoil, hasty for prey.” Isaiah’s other son was named “Shear-Jashub,” which means “a remnant shall return.” The names of the sure witnesses are equally full of meaning. Urijah (Jehovah is light), Zechariah (Jehovah remembers), and Jeberechiah (Blessed of Jehovah).
Isaiah 8:14 andIsaiah 8:15 are deeply interesting. It is the rejection of Immanuel, Christ. Compare withIsaiah 28:16 and read the following passages:Luke 2:34;Luke 20:18;Matthew 21:44;Romans 9:32-33;1Peter 2:8.
Also note the quotation ofIsaiah 8:18 inHebrews 2:13. The great distress is a description of what awaits apostate Israel.
