EPHRAIM In the prophetic books "Ephraim" and "Israel" are the collective names of the ten tribes who, under Jeroboam, established the northern kingdom, subsequently called Samaria (1 Kings 16:24) and were (B.C. 722) sent into an exile which still continues. (2 Kings 17:1). They are distinguished a... [ Continue Reading ]
SHEARJASHUB Meaning, a remnant shall return. (Isaiah 8:3).... [ Continue Reading ]
HEAR YE NOW The prophecy is not addressed to the faithless Ahaz, but to the whole "house of David." The objection that such a far-off event as the birth of Christ could be no "sign" to Ahaz, is, therefore, puerile. It was a continuing prophecy addressed to the Davidic family, and accounts at once f... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTTER AND HONEY Indicating the plainness and simplicity of the life in which the young Immanuel should be brought up.... [ Continue Reading ]