Because this people - There has been a considerable difference of opinion among interpreters regarding the ‘people’ to whom the prophet here…

Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah ... — Grammatically, the words “this people” might seem to refer …

Because this people has despised (or, disdained) the waters of Shiloah. So that Ahaz may not slumber in unfounded expectation, the Prophet…

Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah,
that go softly
The same with…

The prophet is to write on a large roll, or on a metal tablet, words which meant Make speed to spoil, hasten to the prey: pointing out tha…

1. For before the child knows… Here the interpretation of the sign is explained, and it is already clear according to the literal i…