Isaiah 8:10
Isaiah 8:10 in Multiple Translations
Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us. ”
Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.
Take counsel together, and it shall be brought to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.
Let your designs be formed, and they will come to nothing; give your orders, and they will not be effected: for God is with us.
You can plan your strategy, but it will be foiled; you can say what you're intending, but it won't happen, for God is with us.”
Take counsell together, yet it shall be brought to nought: pronounce a decree, yet shall it not stand: for God is with vs.
Take counsel, and it is broken, Speak a word, and it doth not stand, Because of Emmanu-El!'
Take counsel together, and it will be brought to nothing; speak the word, and it will not stand, for God is with us.”
Take counsel together, and it shall come to naught; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.
Take counsel together, and it shall be defeated: speak a word, and it shall not be done: because God is with us.
You can prepare for what you will do to attack Judah, but what you plan to do will not happen! You will not succeed, because God is with us!
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 8:10
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Isaiah 8:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֻ֥צוּ
עֵצָ֖ה
וְ/תֻפָ֑ר
דַּבְּר֤וּ
דָבָר֙
וְ/לֹ֣א
יָק֔וּם
כִּ֥י
עִמָּ֖/נוּ
אֵֽל
עֻ֥צוּ
ʻûwts
H5779
to plan
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
עֵצָ֖ה
ʻêtsâh
H6098
counsel
N-fs
וְ/תֻפָ֑ר
pârar
H6565
to break
Conj | V-Hophal-Imperf-3fs
דַּבְּר֤וּ
dâbar
H1696
to speak
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
דָבָר֙
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יָק֔וּם
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
עִמָּ֖/נוּ
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
אֵֽל
ʼêl
H410
god
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 8:10
עֻ֥צוּ
ʻûwts
H5779
"to plan"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
This word means to plan or consult with someone, often used in the Bible to describe seeking advice or guidance. It appears in 2 Chronicles and Ezra, describing the planning and decision-making of Israelite leaders.
Definition: (Qal) to counsel, plan
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: take advice ((counsel) together). See also: Judges 19:30; Isaiah 8:10.
עֵצָ֖ה
ʻêtsâh
H6098
"counsel"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means counsel or advice, implying a plan or purpose. It is used in the Bible when describing wise decision-making.
Definition: counsel, advice, purpose
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose. See also: Deuteronomy 32:28; Psalms 107:11; Psalms 1:1.
וְ/תֻפָ֑ר
pârar
H6565
"to break"
Conj | V-Hophal-Imperf-3fs
To split or break something apart is the meaning of this word, often used figuratively to mean frustrate or violate. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to break, frustrate 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to break, violate 1a2) to frustrate, make ineffectual 1b) (Hophal) 1b1) to be frustrated 1b2) to be broken 1b3) to break 1c) (Pilpel) to break to bits, shatter Also means: pur (פּוּר "to break" H6331)
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any ways, break (asunder), cast off, cause to cease, [idiom] clean, defeat, disannul, disappoint, dissolve, divide, make of none effect, fail, frustrate, bring (come) to nought, [idiom] utterly, make void. See also: Genesis 17:14; Psalms 85:5; Psalms 74:13.
דַּבְּר֤וּ
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
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.
דָבָר֙
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יָק֔וּם
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
עִמָּ֖/נוּ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
אֵֽל
ʼêl
H410
"god"
N-ms
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
Study Notes — Isaiah 8:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 8:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 8:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 8:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 8:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 8:10
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 8:10
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 8:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 8:10
- Sermons on Isaiah 8:10
Context — Assyrian Invasion Prophesied
8It will pour into Judah, swirling and sweeping over it, reaching up to the neck; its spreading streams will cover your entire land, O Immanuel!
9Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered!
10Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us. ”
11For this is what the LORD has spoken to me with a strong hand, instructing me not to walk in the way of this people: 12“Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread.Cross References
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| 1 | Lamentations 3:37 | Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it? |
| 2 | Romans 8:31 | What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? |
| 3 | Job 5:12 | He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success. |
| 4 | Proverbs 21:30 | There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 15:31 | Now someone told David: “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” So David pleaded, “O LORD, please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!” |
| 6 | Psalms 46:11 | The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah |
| 7 | Isaiah 7:5–7 | For Aram, along with Ephraim and the son of Remaliah, has plotted your ruin, saying: ‘Let us invade Judah, terrorize it, and divide it among ourselves. Then we can install the son of Tabeal over it as king.’ But this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘It will not arise; it will not happen. |
| 8 | Psalms 33:10–11 | The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples. The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations. |
| 9 | Isaiah 41:10 | Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness. |
| 10 | Psalms 46:7 | The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah |
Isaiah 8:10 Summary
[Isaiah 8:10 is a reminder that no matter what plans we make, God is ultimately in control, and His presence is with us, as seen in Matthew 28:20, where Jesus promises to be with us always. This verse encourages us to trust in God's sovereignty, even when our plans seem to be failing. By recognizing that God is with us, we can find peace and confidence in the midst of uncertainty, just as the Psalmist did in Psalm 23:4, where he says, 'Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.']
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to be 'with us' in Isaiah 8:10?
This phrase, 'God is with us,' refers to the presence and protection of God among His people, as seen in other verses like Matthew 1:23, where Jesus is called 'Immanuel,' meaning 'God with us.'
Is Isaiah 8:10 saying that all human plans will fail?
While the verse does say that human plans will be thwarted, it's specifically addressing the plans of those who oppose God's people, as seen in the context of Isaiah 8:9, where peoples are instructed to prepare for battle but will be shattered.
How can I apply Isaiah 8:10 to my life when faced with opposition or uncertainty?
When faced with challenges, remember that God is with you, just as He was with the Israelites, and trust in His sovereignty, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, which says to trust in the Lord with all your heart.
Does Isaiah 8:10 imply that we should not make plans at all?
No, the verse is not saying that we should avoid planning altogether, but rather that we should recognize the limitations of our plans and trust in God's sovereignty, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11, where God says He has plans to prosper us, not to harm us.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can I trust that God is with me, even when my plans seem to be failing?
- How does the knowledge of God's presence and protection affect my daily decisions and worries?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to surrender my plans to God's sovereignty?
- How can I balance the need to plan and prepare with the recognition that God's plans may be different from mine?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 8:10
Take counsel together,.... As Rezin king of Syria, and Remaliah's son, did against Judah, Isaiah 7:5: it shall come to nought; for, though they came up against it, they could not overcome it, 2 Kings
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 8:10
Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us. Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word - of command, for the assault of Jerusalem.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 8:10
Speak the word; declare and fix your purpose, and make your boast of it. God is with us; the almighty and only true God fighteth for us, and against you. He gives the interpretation of the name Immanuel expressed before, ; for though the word in the Hebrew be the same here and them, yet there it seems to be taken properly, and here appellatively.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 8:10
Isaiah 8:10 Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God [is] with us.Ver. 10. Take counsel together.] Do so if you will; but when all is done, the counsel of the Lord shall stand, and you shall consult nothing better than shame to yourselves. Speak a word.] All these expressions serve to set forth the bitter hatred borne by these wicked ones against God’ s poor people, whom they sought by all means to mischieve, but could not. For God is with us.] Heb., Immanuel. That sweet name was to the godly party mel in ore, melos in aure, iubilum in corde, honey in the mouth, song in the ear, a joyful shout in the heart, and hence so oft recited; these heavenly birds, having got such a note, record it over and over.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 8:10
10. Take counsel … nought] “If ye resolve on a scheme it shall be frustrated.” speak the word] a word, i.e. “proclaim your resolution.” For God is with us] See on Isaiah 8:8.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 8:10
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.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 8:10
9, 10. In full prophetic knowledge of how the results will be, the prophet, with impetuous transition, defies the foreign partisans. Associate yourselves, etc. — Rather, (Hebrews,) Rage ye.
Sermons on Isaiah 8:10
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Four Essentials to Finishing Well by Jerry Bridges | This sermon emphasizes four essentials for standing firm and enduring to the end based on 2 Timothy chapter 4. It highlights the importance of daily communion with God, daily appro |
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Of the Sin and Fall of Our First Parents. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the sin and fall of Adam and Eve, emphasizing how they transgressed God's command and fell from their original state of integrity into sin and misery. He expl |
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Gods Presence by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is interested in each individual as if they were the only person in the world. He uses the story of Elisha and his servant to illus |
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A Day's Journey Into the Wilderness by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and authority of God. He references the story of Elijah and how God demonstrated His power by consuming the captain and his 50 men |
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Devil, You Can't Walk on Me Anymore by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of God-loving people being oppressed and discouraged by the enemy. He emphasizes that God is looking at this situation with disbeli |
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Castles and Crowns Come Down- Harnessing God's Power by Francis Chan | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the power, victory, and boldness available to believers through Christ. It challenges listeners to shift their |
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Don't Be Dismayed, God Will Not Fail You by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Joshua in the book of Joshua, chapter 8. The Lord speaks to Joshua and tells him not to fear or be discouraged, as He has given |