Isaiah 8:10 meaning and explanation

Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.”

Isaiah 8:10, Berean Standard Bible

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Isaiah has just named his son Maher-shalal-hash-baz, meaning quick to the plunder, a sign that Assyria will soon carry off Damascus and Samaria. In verses 9 and 10 he turns from Judah's enemies to address the peoples and distant lands directly, taunting them to prepare for battle.

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