Isaiah 8:16

"Many will stumble over it, fall, be broken, be snared, and be captured.”"

Key Reflection

This verse suggests that many will encounter a challenge or message that they struggle with, leading to various negative outcomes such as spiritual failure, personal suffering, and capture by their own errors. Essentially, it highlights the potential for people to falter when confronted with divine truth or prophetic warnings.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Bind up -This expression is one that is applicable to a volume, or roll of writing. Thus far the prophet seems to have had the roll opened, which is mentioned inIsaiah 8:1. Now the prophecy is complete, and he directs to bind it up, or close it. Perhaps, also, it is implied that it would be useless any further to address a rebellious and headstrong people. He had delivered his message, but they disregarded it. The testimony -The message; especially that of which Uriah and Zechariah had been called to bear witness,Isaiah 8:2.

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