Isaiah 8:17
Isaiah 8:17 in Multiple Translations
I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob. I will put my trust in Him.
And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.
And I will wait for Jehovah, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.
And I will be waiting for the Lord, whose face is veiled from the house of Jacob, and I will be looking for him.
I will wait for the Lord, the one who is hiding his face from Jacob's descendants. I will wait in hope for him.
Therefore I will waite vpon the Lord that hath hid his face from the house of Iaakob, and I wil looke for him.
And I have waited for Jehovah, Who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob, And I have looked for Him.
I will wait for the LORD, who hides his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.
And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.
And I will wait for the Lord, who hath hid his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.
I will wait to see what Yahweh will do. He has rejected the descendants [MTY] of Jacob, but I will confidently expect him to help me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 8:17
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Isaiah 8:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/חִכִּ֨יתִי֙
לַ/יהוָ֔ה
הַ/מַּסְתִּ֥יר
פָּנָ֖י/ו
מִ/בֵּ֣ית
יַעֲקֹ֑ב
וְ/קִוֵּ֖יתִֽי
לֽ/וֹ
וְ/חִכִּ֨יתִי֙
châkâh
H2442
to wait
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
לַ/יהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
הַ/מַּסְתִּ֥יר
çâthar
H5641
to hide
Art | V-Hiphil
פָּנָ֖י/ו
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
מִ/בֵּ֣ית
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
יַעֲקֹ֑ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
וְ/קִוֵּ֖יתִֽי
qâvâh
H6960
to await
Conj | V-Piel-1cp
לֽ/וֹ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 8:17
וְ/חִכִּ֨יתִי֙
châkâh
H2442
"to wait"
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
To wait patiently is what this Hebrew word means, as when David waited for God's deliverance in the Psalms. It involves trusting and expecting God's help, like when the prophet Isaiah encouraged the Israelites to wait on God.
Definition: 1) to wait, wait for, await 1a) (Qal) to wait for 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait, tarry 1b2) to wait (in ambush) 1b3) to wait for, long for
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: long, tarry, wait. See also: 2 Kings 7:9; Isaiah 8:17; Psalms 33:20.
לַ/יהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
הַ/מַּסְתִּ֥יר
çâthar
H5641
"to hide"
Art | V-Hiphil
This word means to hide or conceal something, like covering it up. It can also mean to keep something secret or hidden from others, as in Psalm 27:5.
Definition: 1) to hide, conceal 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to hide oneself 1a2) to be hidden, be concealed 1b) (Piel) to hide carefully 1c) (Pual) to be hidden carefully, be concealed 1d) (Hiphil) to conceal, hide 1e) (Hithpael) to hide oneself carefully Aramaic equivalent: se.tar (סְתַר "to hide" H5642A)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: be absent, keep close, conceal, hide (self), (keep) secret, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 4:14; Psalms 55:13; Psalms 10:11.
פָּנָ֖י/ו
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
מִ/בֵּ֣ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
יַעֲקֹ֑ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
וְ/קִוֵּ֖יתִֽי
qâvâh
H6960
"to await"
Conj | V-Piel-1cp
This Hebrew word means to collect or gather things together, and can also mean to wait patiently for something. It is used in Psalms and Proverbs to describe waiting on God.
Definition: 1) to wait, look for, hope, expect 1a) (Qal) waiting (participle) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait or look eagerly for 1b2) to lie in wait for 1b3) to wait for, linger for
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: gather (together), look, patiently, tarry, wait (for, on, upon). See also: Genesis 1:9; Isaiah 5:2; Psalms 25:3.
לֽ/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Isaiah 8:17
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 8:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 8:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 8:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 8:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 8:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 8:17
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 8:17
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 8:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 8:17
- Sermons on Isaiah 8:17
Context — A Call to Fear God
15Many will stumble over these; they will fall and be broken; they will be ensnared and captured.”
16Bind up the testimony and seal the law among my disciples.
17I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob. I will put my trust in Him.
18Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me as signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion. 19When men tell you to consult mediums and spiritists who whisper and mutter, shouldn’t a people consult their God instead? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living?Cross References
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| 1 | Hebrews 10:36–39 | You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay. But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.” But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls. |
| 2 | Habakkuk 2:3 | For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay. |
| 3 | Lamentations 3:25–26 | The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. |
| 4 | Isaiah 25:9 | And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.” |
| 5 | Psalms 33:20 | Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. |
| 6 | Isaiah 54:8 | In a surge of anger I hid My face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you,” says the LORD your Redeemer. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 31:17–18 | On that day My anger will burn against them, and I will abandon them and hide My face from them, so that they will be consumed, and many troubles and afflictions will befall them. On that day they will say, ‘Have not these disasters come upon us because our God is no longer with us?’ And on that day I will surely hide My face because of all the evil they have done by turning to other gods. |
| 8 | Hebrews 9:28 | so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him. |
| 9 | Psalms 27:14 | Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD! |
| 10 | Isaiah 50:10 | Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the voice of His Servant? Who among you walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD; let him lean on his God. |
Isaiah 8:17 Summary
Isaiah 8:17 means that even when God seems far away or hidden, we can still trust in Him and wait for His timing. This verse encourages us to have faith in God's character and promises, even when we don't understand what is happening, as seen in Psalm 23:4. We can trust that God is always working for our good, as promised in Romans 8:28, and that He will reveal Himself to us in His perfect time. By waiting for the Lord and trusting in Him, we can find peace and hope in the midst of uncertainty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to be hiding His face from the house of Jacob?
This phrase means that God is withholding His presence and blessings from His people, as seen in Isaiah 8:17, and is a form of judgment or discipline, similar to what is described in Deuteronomy 31:17 and Psalm 27:9.
How can we trust in God when He seems to be hiding from us?
We can trust in God's character and promises, even when we don't understand what is happening, as expressed in Isaiah 8:17, and as encouraged in Psalm 23:4 and Romans 8:28.
What does it mean to wait for the Lord?
Waiting for the Lord means to patiently trust in Him and His timing, even in difficult circumstances, as seen in Isaiah 8:17, and as described in Psalm 27:14 and Lamentations 3:25-26.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?
This verse reminds us to trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when we face challenges or uncertainties, as seen in Isaiah 8:17, and as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can wait for the Lord in my current circumstances?
- How can I trust in God's goodness when I don't understand what is happening?
- What are some promises of God that I can hold onto when I feel like He is hiding from me?
- How can I patiently trust in God's timing, rather than trying to take control of my life?
- What does it mean for me to 'put my trust in Him' in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 8:17
And I will wait upon the Lord,.... Or "for the Lord" (x); for the coming of Christ, the Immanuel, who would be a sanctuary to some, and a stone of stumbling to others, and whose doctrine in the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 8:17
And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him. And - i:e., Accordingly.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 8:17
And, or, as this particle is rendered ,35, and elsewhere, yet, notwithstanding this dreadful prophecy concerning the unbelief and rejection of Israel, I will wait upon the Lord; I will refer myself and this matter unto God, casting my care upon him, and expecting the accomplishment of his promise in sending the Messiah, and in conferring upon me and all believing Israelites, all his mercies and blessings, to be procured by and through his blood and merits. That hideth his face; that now doth, and threateneth that he will hereafter, withdraw his favour and blessing as this phrase signifies, 27:9, and oft elsewhere. From the house of Jacob; from the family or people of Israel. I will look for him with an eye of faith and expectation, till his time cometh.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 8:17
Isaiah 8:17 And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.Ver. 17. And I will wait upon the Lord.] I will patiently and peaceably submit to his holy will in the exercise of mine office, hoping that I shall be acknowledged and approved of him, though men reject me, and are for their obstinace deservedly rejected of God. And I will look for him.] As it were with outstretched neck. Difficile opus et arduum! Difficult and arduous work! Good men find it more easy to bear evil than to wait till the promised good be enjoyed.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 8:17
(17) And I will wait upon the Lord, that hideth his face . . .—The words come in somewhat abruptly, but not to the extent that justifies the assumption of some critics that a verse has been lost. The prophet enforces precept by example. He has learnt to conquer the feverish desire to know the future, which led men to trust in soothsayers and diviners, and from which even his own disciples were not altogether exempt. He is content to “wait,” even though Jehovah “hide His face,” though predictions seem to fail (see Note on Isaiah 8:1), and all seems dark and hopeless. There is, perhaps, a contrast between the fact that Jehovah hides His face from the house of Jacob, that all is dark for the nation’s life as such, while yet the prophet, in his own individuality, can “look for Him” with the eye of faith.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 8:17
17. that hideth his face …] A very common expression for Jehovah’s anger: Deuteronomy 31:17 f.; Micah 3:4; Jeremiah 33:5; Psalms 13:1; Psalms 44:24; Job 13:24, &c. The special mark of displeasure which Isaiah has in view is the cessation of those admonitions and warnings which Jehovah had sent through him to the people. will look for him] Better: will hope in Him. The counsel which the nation and the king rejected becomes the rule of the prophet’s own life.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 8:17
And I will wait upon the Lord - This is the commencement of a new subject. The prophet had closed his former message; but had seen that in regard to the great mass of the nation, his exhortation had been in vain.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 8:17
17. And I — The person “I” is Isaiah, (not Messiah, as Henderson, Alexander, Cowles, etc.) The prophet, at least, will wait upon the Lord; that is, he who had been seized by “the strong hand,”
Sermons on Isaiah 8:17
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Isaiah Encouraging All to Wait on the Lord by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches on Isaiah's encouragement to wait on the Lord, emphasizing that God's power is available for those who admit their weakness. Isaiah's heart for God's grace is |
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Waiting on the Lord, Hoping in the Lord by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of waiting on the Lord and placing our hope in Him, emphasizing that waiting on the Lord is about humbly placing our hope and expectations i |
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Heroes in Hebrews by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the journey of Abraham and his son Isaac. The speaker emphasizes the importance of obedience and faith in God's promises. Abraham and Isaac em |
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Fixing Your Eyes - Hebrews 12-1-2 by Anthony Mathenia | This sermon emphasizes the importance of persevering in the Christian race, highlighting the need for endurance, laying aside weights and sins, and fixing our eyes on Jesus as the |
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(Revelation) Revelation 13:1-13 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the limited period of three and a half years mentioned in the Bible. He refers to Daniel's 70th week and explains that this period of authori |
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The Wise and the Foolish Virgins by W.F. Kumuyi | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being spiritually prepared and ready for the return of Christ, drawing from the parable of the wise and foolish virgins. It highlights the |
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Living in a Frenzy by Steve Gallagher | This sermon addresses the fast-paced, frenzied lifestyle of the modern world, emphasizing the need for patience, peace, and stillness in the midst of constant motion. It highlights |