Isa 8:12-13 | JFB | e4.org | 12-16. The words of Jehovah. confederacy —rather, a conspiracy; an appropriate term for the unnatural combination of Israel with Syrian foreigners against Judea and the theocracy, to which the former was bound by ties of blood and hereditary religion [MAURER ]. to all . . . say —rather, of all which this people calleth a conspiracy [G. V. SMITH ]. their fear —namely, object of fear: the hostile conspiracy. be afraid —rather [MAURER ], "nor make others to be afraid."

‏ Isaiah 8:12-13

12-16. The words of Jehovah.

confederacy—rather, a conspiracy; an appropriate term for the unnatural combination of Israel with Syrian foreigners against Judea and the theocracy, to which the former was bound by ties of blood and hereditary religion [MAURER].

to all . . . say—rather, of all which this people calleth a conspiracy [G. V. SMITH].

their fear—namely, object of fear: the hostile conspiracy.

be afraid—rather [MAURER], "nor make others to be afraid."

13. Sanctify—Honor His holy name by regarding Him as your only hope of safety (Isa 29:23; Nu 20:12).

him . . . fear—"fear" lest you provoke His wrath by your fear of man and distrust of Him.