Isaiah 8:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 8:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 8:3 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said the LORD to me, Call his name Mahershalalha..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 8:3 — KJV
“And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said the LORD to me, Call his name Mahershalalhashbaz. went: Heb. approached”
— Isaiah 8:3 (KJV)
Isaiah 8:3 in Context — About the Book of Isaiah
Isaiah is the prince of prophets — soaring visions of God's holiness, searing warnings, and the Old Testament's clearest portraits of the coming Messiah: born of a virgin, wounded for our transgressions, a man of sorrows. Comfort and strength for the weary run through every chapter.
Cross-References for Isaiah 8:3
“And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now will I praise the LORD: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing. Judah: that is, Praise left...: Heb. stood from bearing”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 8:3: conceived, bare, son
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 8:3: conceived, bare, son
“And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 8:3: went, bare, son
“And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: and he builded a city, and called the name of the city, after the name of his son, Enoch. Enoch: Heb. Chanoch”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 8:3: conceived, bare, son
“And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD. Enos: Heb. Enosh to call...: or, to call themselves by the name of the Lord”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 8:3: son, then, lord
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