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Isaiah 8:3-4
New Century Version
Isaiah 8:3-4
New Century Version
3 Then I went to the prophetess, and she became pregnant and had a son. The Lord told me, “Name the boy Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz,[a] 4 because the king of Assyria will take away all the wealth and possessions of Damascus and Samaria before the boy learns to say ‘my father’ or ‘my mother.’”
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- 8:3 Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz This name means “there will soon be looting and stealing.”
Isaiah 8:3-4
New International Version
Isaiah 8:3-4
New International Version
3 Then I made love to the prophetess,(A) and she conceived and gave birth to a son.(B) And the Lord said to me, “Name him Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz.(C) 4 For before the boy knows(D) how to say ‘My father’ or ‘My mother,’ the wealth of Damascus(E) and the plunder of Samaria will be carried off by the king of Assyria.(F)”
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