Isaiah 8:17 net — I will wait patiently for the LORD, who has rejected the family of Jacob; I will wait for him.

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"I will wait patiently for the LORD, who has rejected the family of Jacob; I will wait for him."

— Isaiah 8:17, NET Bible

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Isaiah 8 — Context

14

He will become a sanctuary, but a stone that makes a person trip, and a rock that makes one stumble– to the two houses of Israel. He will become a trap and a snare to the residents of Jerusalem.

15

Many will stumble over the stone and the rock, and will fall and be seriously injured, and will be ensnared and captured.”

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Tie up the scroll as legal evidence, seal the official record of God’s instructions and give it to my followers.

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I will wait patiently for the LORD, who has rejected the family of Jacob; I will wait for him.

18

Look, I and the sons whom the LORD has given me are reminders and object lessons in Israel, sent from the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, who lives on Mount Zion.

19

Darkness Turns to Light as an Ideal King Arrives They will say to you,“Seek oracles at the pits used to conjure up underworld spirits, from the magicians who chirp and mutter incantations. Should people not seek oracles from their gods, by asking the dead about the destiny of the living?”

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Then you must recall the LORD’s instructions and the prophetic testimony of what would happen. Certainly they say such things because their minds are spiritually darkened.

Isaiah 8:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 8:17 say?
Isaiah 8:17 in the NET Bible reads: “I will wait patiently for the LORD, who has rejected the family of Jacob; I will wait for him.”
Where is Isaiah 8:17 in the Bible?
Isaiah 8:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 8, verse 17.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 8:17.
What translation should I read Isaiah 8:17 in?
Isaiah 8:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 8:17?
Isaiah 8:17 reads (NET): “I will wait patiently for the LORD, who has rejected the family of Jacob; I will wait for him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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