Isaiah 8:1
American King James Moreover the LORD said to me, Take you a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen concerning Mahershalalhashbaz.
American Standard Version And Jehovah said unto me, Take thee a great tablet, and write upon it with the pen of a man, For Maher-shalal-hash-baz;
King James Moreover the LORD said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen concerning Mahershalalhashbaz.
World English Bible Yahweh said to me, “Take a large tablet, and write on it with a man’s pen, ‘For Maher Shalal Hash Baz’;
Isaiah 8:2
American King James And I took to me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.
American Standard Version and I will take unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.
King James And I took unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.
World English Bible and I will take for myself faithful witnesses to testify: Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.”
Isaiah 8:3
American King James And I went to the prophetess; and she conceived, and bore a son. Then said the LORD to me, Call his name Mahershalalhashbaz.
American Standard Version And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said Jehovah unto me, Call his name Maher-shalal-hash-baz.
King James And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said the LORD to me, Call his name Mahershalalhashbaz.
World English Bible I went to the prophetess, and she conceived, and bore a son. Then Yahweh said to me, “Call his name ‘Maher Shalal Hash Baz.’
Isaiah 8:4
American King James For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and my mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be taken away before the king of Assyria.
American Standard Version For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and, My mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be carried away before the king of Assyria.
King James For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and my mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be taken away before the king of Assyria.
World English Bible For before the child knows how to say, ‘My father’ and ‘My mother,’ the riches of Damascus and the plunder of Samaria will be carried away by the king of Assyria.”
Isaiah 8:5
American King James The LORD spoke also to me again, saying,
American Standard Version And Jehovah spake unto me yet again, saying,
King James The LORD spake also unto me again, saying,
World English Bible Yahweh spoke to me yet again, saying,
Isaiah 8:6
American King James For as much as this people refuses the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah's son;
American Standard Version Forasmuch as this people have refused the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah's son;
King James Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah's son;
World English Bible “Because this people has refused the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah’s son;
Isaiah 8:7
American King James 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:
American Standard Version 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 it shall come up over all its channels, and go over all its banks;
King James 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:
World English Bible now therefore, behold, 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.
Isaiah 8:8
American King James And he shall pass through Judah; he shall overflow and go over, he shall reach even to the neck; and the stretching out of his wings shall fill the breadth of your land, O Immanuel.
American Standard Version and it shall sweep onward into Judah; it shall overflow and pass through; it shall reach even to the neck; and the stretching out of its wings shall fill the breadth of thy land, O Immanuel.
King James And he shall pass through Judah; he shall overflow and go over, he shall reach even to the neck; and the stretching out of his wings shall fill the breadth of thy land, O Immanuel.
World English Bible It will sweep onward into Judah. It will overflow and pass through. It will reach even to the neck. The stretching out of its wings will fill the width of your land, O Immanuel.
Isaiah 8:9
American King James Associate yourselves, O you people, and you shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all you of far countries: gird yourselves, and you shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and you shall be broken in pieces.
American Standard Version Make an uproar, O ye peoples, and be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and be broken in pieces.
King James Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces.
World English Bible Make an uproar, you peoples, and be broken in pieces! Listen, all you from far countries: dress for battle, and be shattered! Dress for battle, and be shattered!
Isaiah 8:10
American King James Take counsel together, and it shall come to nothing; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.
American Standard Version Take counsel together, and it shall be brought to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.
King James Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.
World English Bible Take counsel together, and it will be brought to nothing; speak the word, and it will not stand, for God is with us.”
Isaiah 8:11
American King James For the LORD spoke thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying,
American Standard Version For Jehovah spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me not to walk in the way of this people, saying,
King James For the LORD spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying,
World English Bible For Yahweh spoke this to me with a strong hand, and instructed me not to walk in the way of this people, saying,
Isaiah 8:12
American King James Say you not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear you their fear, nor be afraid.
American Standard Version Say ye not, A conspiracy, concerning all whereof this people shall say, A conspiracy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be in dread `thereof'.
King James Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid.
World English Bible “Don’t call a conspiracy all that this people call a conspiracy. Don’t fear their threats or be terrorized.
Isaiah 8:13
American King James Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.
American Standard Version Jehovah of hosts, him shall ye sanctify; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.
King James Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.
World English Bible Yahweh of Armies is who you must respect as holy. He is the one you must fear. He is the one you must dread.
Isaiah 8:14
American King James And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offense to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
American Standard Version And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
King James And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
World English Bible He will be a sanctuary, but for both houses of Israel, he will be a stumbling stone and a rock that makes them fall. For the people of Jerusalem, he will be a trap and a snare.
Isaiah 8:15
American King James And many among them shall stumble, and fall, and be broken, and be snared, and be taken.
American Standard Version And many shall stumble thereon, and fall, and be broken, and be snared, and be taken.
King James And many among them shall stumble, and fall, and be broken, and be snared, and be taken.
World English Bible Many will stumble over it, fall, be broken, be snared, and be captured.”
Isaiah 8:16
American King James Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.
American Standard Version Bind thou up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.
King James Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.
World English Bible Wrap up the covenant. Seal the law among my disciples.
Isaiah 8:17
American King James And I will wait on the LORD, that hides his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.
American Standard Version And I will wait for Jehovah, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.
King James And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.
World English Bible I will wait for Yahweh, who hides his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.
Isaiah 8:18
American King James Behold, I and the children whom the LORD has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwells in mount Zion.
American Standard Version Behold, I and the children whom Jehovah hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from Jehovah of hosts, who dwelleth in mount Zion.
King James Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.
World English Bible Behold, I and the children whom Yahweh has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from Yahweh of Armies, who dwells in Mount Zion.
Isaiah 8:19
American King James And when they shall say to you, Seek to them that have familiar spirits, and to wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek to their God? for the living to the dead?
American Standard Version And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits and unto the wizards, that chirp and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? on behalf of the living `should they seek' unto the dead?
King James And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?
World English Bible When they tell you, “Consult with those who have familiar spirits and with the wizards, who chirp and who mutter,” shouldn’t a people consult with their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?
Isaiah 8:20
American King James To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
American Standard Version To the law and to the testimony! if they speak not according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.
King James To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
World English Bible Turn to the law and to the covenant! If they don’t speak according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.
Isaiah 8:21
American King James And they shall pass through it, hardly bestead and hungry: and it shall come to pass, that when they shall be hungry, they shall fret themselves, and curse their king and their God, and look upward.
American Standard Version And they shall pass through it, sore distressed and hungry; and it shall come to pass that, when they shall be hungry, they shall fret themselves, and curse by their king and by their God, and turn their faces upward:
King James And they shall pass through it, hardly bestead and hungry: and it shall come to pass, that when they shall be hungry, they shall fret themselves, and curse their king and their God, and look upward.
World English Bible They will pass through it, very distressed and hungry. It will happen that when they are hungry, they will worry, and curse their king and their God. They will turn their faces upward,
Isaiah 8:22
American King James And they shall look to the earth; and behold trouble and darkness, dimness of anguish; and they shall be driven to darkness.
American Standard Version and they shall look unto the earth, and behold, distress and darkness, the gloom of anguish; and into thick darkness `they shall be' driven away.
King James And they shall look unto the earth; and behold trouble and darkness, dimness of anguish; and they shall be driven to darkness.
World English Bible then look to the earth and see distress, darkness, and the gloom of anguish. They will be driven into thick darkness.