Isa 8:16 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Isa 8:16-17: 8:16-17 The command to preserve Isaiah’s teaching suggests that it was harshly received by his contemporaries, who might have wanted to snuff it out. Faithful disciples safely preserved the prophet’s messages. 8:16 instructions (Hebrew torah ): The Torah defined Israel’s covenant relationship with God, but the people were quick to forget (see also 1:10 ).

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‏ Isaiah 8:16

Summary for Isa 8:16-17: 8:16-17 ^a The command to preserve Isaiah’s teaching suggests that it was harshly received by his contemporaries, who might have wanted to snuff it out. Faithful disciples safely preserved the prophet’s messages. 8:16 ^b instructions (Hebrew torah): The Torah defined Israel’s covenant relationship with God, but the people were quick to forget (see also 1:10 ^c).