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NET Bible
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.
New American Standard Bible
But to both the houses of Israel, a
And a snare and a
King James Version
And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Holman Bible
but for the two houses of Israel,
He will be a stone
and a rock to trip over,
and a trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
International Standard Version
Then he will be a sanctuary, but for both houses of Israel he'll also be a stone with which someone strikes himself, a rock one stumbles over, a trap and a snare to those who live in Jerusalem.
A Conservative Version
And he shall be for a sanctuary, but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a net and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
American Standard Version
And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Amplified
“Then He shall be a sanctuary [a sacred, indestructible shelter for those who fear and trust Him];
But to both the houses of Israel [both the northern and southern kingdoms—Israel and Judah, He will be] a stone on which to stumble and a rock on which to trip,
A trap and a snare for the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Bible in Basic English
And he will be for a holy place: but for a stone of falling and a rock of trouble to the two houses of Israel, and to the men of Jerusalem, for a net in which they may be taken.
Darby Translation
And he will be for a sanctuary; and for a stone of stumbling, and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Julia Smith Translation
And he was for a holy place and for a stone of striking, and for a rock of falling to the two houses of Israel; for a trap net and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
King James 2000
And he shall be as a sanctuary; but a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense to both the houses of Israel, for a trap and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he will become like a sanctuary and a stumbling-stone, and like a stumbling-rock for the two houses of Israel, like a trap and a snare for the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Modern King James verseion
And He shall be a sanctuary for you, but for a stone of stumbling, and for a rock of falling to both the houses of Israel, for a trap and for a snare to the people of Jerusalem.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For he is the sanctifying, and stone to stumble at, the rock to fall upon, a snare and net to both the houses: to Israel, and the inhabiters of Jerusalem.
New Heart English Bible
And he will be a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock that makes them fall to both the houses of Israel, for a trap and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
The Emphasized Bible
So shall he become a hallowed asylum, - But a stone to strike against, and a rock to stumble over unto both houses of Israel A trap and a snare to the dweller in Jerusalem;
Webster
And he will be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offense to both the houses of Israel, for a trap and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
World English Bible
He will be a sanctuary, but for both houses of Israel, he will be a trap and a snare for the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Youngs Literal Translation
And He hath been for a sanctuary, And for a stone of stumbling, and for a rock of falling, To the two houses of Israel, For a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Themes
Christ » Reproves » Rock of offence
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As jehovah of hosts
Fear » The reward for fearing the lord
Israel » Prophecies concerning » Of their rejection of the messiah
Israel/jews » Why jews stumbled
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Jehovah of hosts
Jesus Christ » Names of » Sanctuary
Offence » The wicked take, at » Christ, as the corner-stone
Prophecies respecting Christ » His being a stone of stumbling to the jews
Rocks » Illustrative of » Christ as a stumbling-stone to the wicked
Stones » Figurative » Of temptation, "stone of stumbling,"
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 8:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Wait For Yahweh
13 You must recognize the authority of the Lord who commands armies. He is the one you must respect; he is the one you must fear. 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."
Cross References
Ezekiel 11:16
"Therefore say: 'This is what the sovereign Lord says: Although I have removed them far away among the nations and have dispersed them among the countries, I have been a little sanctuary for them among the lands where they have gone.'
Luke 2:34
Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, "Listen carefully: This child is destined to be the cause of the falling and rising of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be rejected.
1 Peter 2:8
and a stumbling-stone and a rock to trip over. They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do.
Isaiah 28:16
Therefore, this is what the sovereign master, the Lord, says: "Look, I am laying a stone in Zion, an approved stone, set in place as a precious cornerstone for the foundation. The one who maintains his faith will not panic.
Psalm 11:6
May the Lord rain down burning coals and brimstone on the wicked! A whirlwind is what they deserve!
Psalm 46:1-2
For the music director; by the Korahites; according to the alamoth style; a song. God is our strong refuge; he is truly our helper in times of trouble.
Psalm 69:22
May their dining table become a trap before them! May it be a snare for that group of friends!
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.
Isaiah 4:6
By day it will be a shelter to provide shade from the heat, as well as safety and protection from the heavy downpour.
Isaiah 24:17-18
Terror, pit, and snare are ready to overtake you inhabitants of the earth!
Isaiah 26:20
Go, my people! Enter your inner rooms! Close your doors behind you! Hide for a little while, until his angry judgment is over!
Matthew 13:57
And so they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his own house."
Luke 21:35
For it will overtake all who live on the face of the whole earth.
Romans 9:32-33
Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but (as if it were possible) by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,
Romans 11:9-11
And David says, "Let their table become a snare and trap, a stumbling block and a retribution for them;
Romans 11:35
Or who has first given to God, that God needs to repay him?