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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Isaiah 8 - Introduction

In Maher-shalal-hash-baz, he prophesieth that Syria and Israel shall be subdued by Assyria; and Judah likewise for their infidelity. God's judgments shall be irresistible. Comfort shall be to them that fear God; great afflictions to idolaters.

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See also Isaiah 8 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

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  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

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  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

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