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The Power of "Immanuel"
Commentators unanimously agree that the confidence in this verse—"for God is with us"—is a direct reference to the name "Immanuel" from Isaiah 7. The security of God's people doesn't rest on a vague hope, but on the specific promise of the Messiah. As John Calvin notes, God's help is understood to come through the person of the Mediator, Christ. The promise of His coming was Judah's ultimate defense.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 8:10
18th Century
Theologian
Take counsel together — This is an address to the same foreign nations. It refers to the designs which they would form to destroy the Jewish…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 8:10
16th Century
Theologian
Take counsel. After discussing the enemies' forces, he now addresses their counsels. It is as if he had said, “Although the enemi…
John Gill
On Isaiah 8:10
17th Century
Pastor
Take counsel together As Rezin king of Syria, and Remaliah's son, did against Judah, (Isaiah 7:5).
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Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 8:9–16
17th Century
Minister
The prophet challenges the enemies of the Jews. Their efforts would be vain, and they themselves would be broken to pieces. It concerns us, in time…