Isaiah 8:17-18
8:17 a I will wait for the Lord ... I will put my hope in him: Isaiah’s message against Syria, Israel, and Assyria would be proven true in the historical events that followed. The fulfillment would further encourage the godly to await the final downfall of all ungodly power structures (see 8:9-10 b). Waiting for the Lord requires submission, prayer, hope, and faith (see 25:9 c; 26:8 d; 33:2 e), resulting in a quiet spirit and a renewal of inner strength (40:31 f). The book of Hebrews applies these words to Jesus Christ (Heb 2:13 g).• God had turned away; the people of Israel and Judah were alienated from the Lord because of their sin.
8:18 h I and the children the Lord has given me (see the application to Jesus Christ in Heb 2:13 i): The names of the prophet Isaiah and his children carried significance as signs and warnings. Shear-jashub (a remnant will return; 7:3 j) was a sign of God’s faithfulness to Judah. Maher-shalal-hash-baz (swift to plunder and quick to carry away) signified the destruction of Damascus and Samaria (8:1-4 k) and the desolation of faithless Judah (8:5-8 l). The name of Isaiah (Yahweh is salvation) itself signifies that salvation is from the Lord alone. These three names also represent major themes in the book: the remnant, the desolation of Judah, and salvation. Immanuel (God is with us) embodies all of these themes, along with the idea that Judah would be protected if only it would trust in the Lord.
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