Yahweh spoke to me yet again, saying,
Parallel translations
- KJV The LORD spake also unto me again, saying,
- BSB And the LORD spoke to me further:
- ESV The LORD spoke to me again:
- NKJV The Lord also spoke to me again, saying:
- NASB Again the Lord spoke to me further, saying,
- NLT Then the Lord spoke to me again and said,
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Quick answer
A simple transition noting that the Lord again spoke to Isaiah, introducing the next oracle.
Overview
This brief verse signals a fresh word from God continuing the theme. It links the sign of Maher Shalal Hash Baz to the warning that follows about the Assyrian flood. The repeated emphasis that the message comes directly from Yahweh underscores its divine authority.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 1
- Isa 7:10Yahweh spoke again to Ahaz, saying,
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