Names as Signs
Isaiah 8:18
Behold, I and the children whom the LORD has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts…


The Hebrews, like most Eastern races, were very quick to see the omen in the nomen, the sign or portent in the name.

("Niger" in Expositor.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.

WEB: Behold, I and the children whom Yahweh has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from Yahweh of Armies, who dwells in Mount Zion.




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