Isaiah 8:3

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

I approached the prophetess, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. The Lord said to me, "Name him Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz (Swift to Plunder, Quick to Spoil)."

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said the LORD to me, Call his name Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And I went to the prophetess; and she conceived and bore a son. Then the LORD said to me, Call his name Mahershalalhashbaz.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said the LORD to me, Call his name Mahershalalhashbaz.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And I went{H7126} unto the prophetess;{H5031} and she conceived,{H2029} and bare{H3205} a son.{H1121} Then said{H559} Jehovah{H3068} unto me, Call{H7121} his name{H8034} Maher-shalal-hash-baz.{H4122}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And I went{H7126}{(H8799)} unto the prophetess{H5031}; and she conceived{H2029}{(H8799)}, and bare{H3205}{(H8799)} a son{H1121}. Then said{H559}{(H8799)} the LORD{H3068} to me, Call{H7121}{(H8798)} his name{H8034} Mahershalalhashbaz{H4122}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    After that went I vnto the prophetisse, that now had conceaued and borne a sonne. Then sayde the LORDE to me: geue him this name: Maherschalal haschbas, that is: a spedie robber, an hastie spoyler.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    After, I came vnto the Prophetesse, which conceiued, and bare a sonne. Then sayd the Lord to me, Call his name, Mahershalalhash-baz.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    After that went I vnto the prophetisse, and she conceaued & bare a sonne: Then sayde the Lord to me, Geue him his name, a speedie robber, an hastie spoyler.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said the LORD to me, Call his name Mahershalalhashbaz.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    I went to the prophetess; and she conceived, and bore a son. Then said Yahweh to me, Call his name Maher Shalal Hash Baz.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And I draw near unto the prophetess, and she conceiveth, and beareth a son; and Jehovah saith unto me, `Call his name Maher-shalal-hash-baz,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said Jehovah unto me, Call his name Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said Jehovah unto me, Call his name Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And I went in to my wife, and she became with child, and gave birth to a son. Then the Lord said to me, Give him the name Maher-shalal-hash-baz,

  • World English Bible (2000)

    I went to the prophetess, and she conceived, and bore a son. Then Yahweh said to me, "Call his name 'Maher Shalal Hash Baz.'

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    I then approached the prophetess for marital relations; she conceived and gave birth to a son. The LORD told me,“Name him Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz,

Referenced Verses

  • Judg 4:4 : 4 Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel at that time.
  • 2 Kgs 22:14 : 14 So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum, son of Tikvah, son of Harhas, the keeper of the wardrobe. She was living in Jerusalem in the second district. They spoke to her.
  • Isa 7:13-14 : 13 Then Isaiah said, 'Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of humans? Will you try the patience of my God also? 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.
  • Hos 1:3-9 : 3 So he went and married Gomer, daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and gave birth to a son for him. 4 Then the LORD said to him, "Call him Jezreel, because in a little while I will punish the house of Jehu for the bloodshed at Jezreel, and I will bring an end to the kingdom of Israel." 5 On that day, I will break the bow of Israel in the Valley of Jezreel. 6 Then she conceived again and gave birth to a daughter. And the LORD said to him, "Call her Lo-Ruhamah (Not Pitied), for I will no longer show compassion to the house of Israel, that I should ever forgive them." 7 But I will have compassion on the house of Judah, and I will save them by the LORD their God. I will not save them by bow or sword, by war, by horses, or by horsemen. 8 After she had weaned Lo-Ruhamah, she conceived and gave birth to a son. 9 Then the LORD said, "Call him Lo-Ammi (Not My People), for you are not my people, and I am not your God."

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