Isaiah 30:8

What is it that Isaiah is here directed to commit to writing? According to Delitzsch, the contents of the short oracle, Isaiah 30:6; according to others, merely the pithy sentence with which it closes. That is not impossible; the mention of a "tablet" indicates some short and striking inscription. But since a "book" is mentioned along with the tablet, it is probable that Isaiah at this time wrote down a summary of all his deliverances on the subject of the Egyptian alliance. Not improbably the "book" so prepared was the basis of the present collection of prophecies, ch. 28 32. The incident is closely parallel to that referred to in ch. Isaiah 8:16, where Isaiah prepares documentary evidence of his prophetic actions after his advice had been rejected by the court and people.

For goread go in "retire to thy house."

note itshould be inscribe it as R.V.

for the time to come for ever and ever Render for a future day for a witness (R.V. marg.) for ever. The pointing has to be altered in accordance with most ancient versions.