Isaiah 8:18 kjva — Behold, I and the children whom the Lord hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of hosts,…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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."

— Isaiah 8:18, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Isaiah 8 — Context

15

And many among them shall stumble, and fall, and be broken, and be snared, and be taken.

16

Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.

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And I will wait upon the Lord, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.

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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.

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And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?

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To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

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And they shall pass through it, hardly bestead and hungry: and it shall come to pass, that when they shall be hungry, they shall fret themselves, and curse their king and their God, and look upward.

Isaiah 8:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 8:18 say?
Isaiah 8:18 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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.”
Where is Isaiah 8:18 in the Bible?
Isaiah 8:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 8, verse 18.
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 8:18.
What translation should I read Isaiah 8:18 in?
Isaiah 8:18 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 8:18?
Isaiah 8:18 reads (KJVA): “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.” 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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