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He is the one you should fear. He is the one who should make you tremble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But the LORD of hosts, him you shall honor as holy. Let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts is the One you shall regard as holy. Only He should be feared; only He should be dreaded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and <i>let</i> him <i>be</i> your fear, and <i>let</i> him <i>be</i> your dread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The LORD of hosts, Him you shall hallow; <i>Let</i> Him <i>be</i> your fear, And <i>let</i> Him <i>be</i> your dread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“It is the LORD of armies whom you are to regard as holy. And He shall be your fear, And He shall be your dread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220It is the LORD of hosts whom you should regard as holy. And He shall be your fear, And He shall be your dread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“It is the LORD of hosts whom you should regard as holy. And He shall be your fear, And He shall be your dread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />It is Yahweh of hosts whom you should regard as holy. And He shall be your fear, And He shall be your cause of trembling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“It is the LORD of hosts whom you are to regard as holy <i>and</i> awesome. He shall be your [source of] fear, He shall be your [source of] dread [not man].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are to regard only the LORD of Armies as holy. Only he should be feared; only he should be held in awe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are to regard only the LORD of Hosts as holy. Only He should be feared; only He should be held in awe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehovah of hosts, him shall ye sanctify; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I am the one you should fear and respect. I am the holy God, the LORD All-Powerful! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The LORD of hosts, him shall ye sanctify; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Remember that the LORD of Armies is holy. He is the one you should fear and the one you should be terrified of.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Remember that I, the LORD Almighty, am holy; I am the one you must fear. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD of the Heavenly Armies— he's the one you are to regard as holy. Let him be the one whom you fear, and let him be the one before whom you stand in terror!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts is the One you shall regard as holy. Only He should be feared; only He should be dreaded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD of hosts is who you must regard as holy. He is the one you must fear. He is the one you must dread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh of Armies is who you must respect as holy. He is the one you must fear. He is the one you must dread. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />YHWH of Hosts—Him you sanctify, "" And He [is] your Fear, and He your Dread,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Jehovah of Hosts -- Him ye do sanctify, And He is your Fear, and He your Dread,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Jehovah of armies, him shall ye consecrate; and he your fear, and he your terror.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Sanctify the Lord of hosts himself: and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Sanctify the Lord of hosts himself. Let him be your dread, and let him be your fear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But conspire with the LORD of hosts; he shall be your fear, he shall be your dread. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But the LORD of hosts, him you shall regard as holy; let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; he is your God and he is your helper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Hallow LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts, and he is your worship and he is your helper<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The LORD of hosts, Him shall ye sanctify; and let Him be your fear, and let Him be your dread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Sanctify ye the Lord himself; and he shall be thy fear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/8-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=1735" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/8.htm">A Call to Fear God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>“Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">is the One</a> <a href="/hebrew/6942.htm" title="6942: ṯaq·dî·šū (V-Hifil-Imperf-2mp) -- To be set apart or consecrated. A primitive root; to be clean.">you shall regard as holy.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">Only He</a> <a href="/hebrew/4172.htm" title="4172: mō·w·ra·’ă·ḵem (N-msc:: 2mp) -- A fear, terror. Or morat; or morah; from yare'; fear; by implication, a fearful thing or deed.">should be feared;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">only He</a> <a href="/hebrew/6206.htm" title="6206: ma·‘ă·riṣ·ḵem (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-msc:: 2mp) -- To cause to tremble, tremble. A primitive root; to awe or to dread; hence, to harass.">should be dreaded.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>And He will be a sanctuary—but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">1 Peter 3:15</a></span><br />But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a></span><br />Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-4.htm">Luke 12:4-5</a></span><br />I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. / But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-13.htm">Deuteronomy 6:13</a></span><br />Fear the LORD your God, serve Him only, and take your oaths in His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-9.htm">Psalm 34:9</a></span><br />Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-28.htm">Hebrews 12:28-29</a></span><br />Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. / “For our God is a consuming fire.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-7.htm">Jeremiah 10:7</a></span><br />Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-4.htm">Revelation 15:4</a></span><br />Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/1-6.htm">Malachi 1:6</a></span><br />“A son honors his father, and a servant his master. But if I am a father, where is My honor? And if I am a master, where is your fear of Me?” says the LORD of Hosts to you priests who despise My name. “But you ask, ‘How have we despised Your name?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-14.htm">Psalm 25:14</a></span><br />The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:13</a></span><br />When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.</p><p class="hdg">sanctify</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3,4</a></b></br> Thou wilt keep <i>him</i> in perfect peace, <i>whose</i> mind <i>is</i> stayed <i>on thee</i>: because he trusteth in thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/10-3.htm">Leviticus 10:3</a></b></br> Then Moses said unto Aaron, This <i>is it</i> that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/20-12.htm">Numbers 20:12,13</a></b></br> And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them… </p><p class="hdg">and let him</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/31-52.htm">Genesis 31:52</a></b></br> This heap <i>be</i> witness, and <i>this</i> pillar <i>be</i> witness, that I will not pass over this heap to thee, and that thou shalt not pass over this heap and this pillar unto me, for harm.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/76-7.htm">Psalm 76:7</a></b></br> Thou, <i>even</i> thou, <i>art</i> to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/malachi/2-5.htm">Malachi 2:5</a></b></br> My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him <i>for</i> the fear wherewith he feared me, and was afraid before my name.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-12.htm">Dread</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-12.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-12.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/isaiah/4-2.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-12.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-22.htm">Sanctify</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/8-18.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-18.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-16.htm">Dread</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-24.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-14.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-3.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-18.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-17.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-23.htm">Sanctify</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/8-1.htm">In Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz, he prophesies Syria and Israel shall be subdued by Assyria</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/8-5.htm">Judah likewise for their infidelity</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/8-9.htm">God's judgments shall be irresistible</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/8-11.htm">Comfort shall be to those who fear God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/8-19.htm">Great afflictions to idolaters</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The LORD of Hosts is the One you shall regard as holy.</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the holiness of God, a central theme throughout the Bible. The title "LORD of Hosts" refers to God's sovereignty over the armies of heaven and earth, highlighting His supreme authority and power. In the context of Isaiah, this is a call to recognize God's unique holiness and set Him apart from all other entities or idols. The holiness of God is a recurring theme in Isaiah (<a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a>) and is foundational to understanding His nature and character. The call to regard God as holy is a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God demands exclusive worship and reverence.<p><b>Only He should be feared;</b><br>The fear of the LORD is a common biblical motif, signifying reverence, awe, and respect for God's power and authority. In the historical context of Isaiah, the people of Judah were tempted to fear the surrounding nations and their threats. This phrase redirects their fear from human adversaries to God Himself, who is ultimately in control. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>), and it is this fear that leads to obedience and trust in God's plans. This fear is not about terror but about recognizing God's rightful place as the sovereign ruler.<p><b>only He should be dreaded.</b><br>The term "dreaded" here reinforces the idea of reverence and awe, but with an added intensity. It suggests a deep respect for God's power and judgment. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, where fear of gods and kings was common, this phrase sets the God of Israel apart as the only one worthy of such dread. This is a call to prioritize God's authority over any earthly power or threat. The concept of dreading God alone is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus teaches not to fear those who can kill the body but to fear Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell (<a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a>). This underscores the ultimate authority and power of God over all creation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book bearing his name. He prophesied during the reigns of several kings of Judah and is known for his messages of both judgment and hope.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a></b><br>This title emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. It underscores His sovereignty and the reverence due to Him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel during Isaiah's time. The people of Judah were often warned by Isaiah to turn back to God amidst political and spiritual turmoil.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/assyria.htm">Assyria</a></b><br>A dominant empire during Isaiah's time, often seen as a threat to Judah. The fear of Assyria's power is contrasted with the fear of the LORD in this passage.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahaz.htm">Ahaz</a></b><br>King of Judah during part of Isaiah's ministry. His lack of faith and reliance on foreign alliances rather than God is a backdrop to Isaiah's prophecies.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_god.htm">Reverence for God</a></b><br>Recognize the LORD of Hosts as holy and supreme. Our lives should reflect a deep respect and awe for His power and authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord.htm">Fear of the LORD</a></b><br>Cultivate a healthy fear of God, which leads to wisdom and right living. This fear is not terror but a profound respect and acknowledgment of His majesty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>In times of uncertainty or fear, remember that God is in control. Trusting in His sovereignty brings peace and stability.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_idolatry.htm">Avoiding Idolatry</a></b><br>Be cautious of placing fear or trust in worldly powers or people. Only God deserves our ultimate allegiance and trust.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_in_daily_life.htm">Holiness in Daily Life</a></b><br>As we regard God as holy, we are called to reflect His holiness in our actions, decisions, and interactions with others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_keep_heart_and_actions_pure.htm">What does reverence for God mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happened_on_paul's_trip_to_rome.htm">What does 'Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'sanctify_the_lord'_mean.htm">What does "Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_25_6_align_with_israel's_exclusivity.htm">How does Isaiah 25:6, which speaks of a universal feast for all peoples, align with other Old Testament passages emphasizing Israel's exclusivity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">Sanctify the Lord of hosts himself . . .</span>--The words contain an implicit appeal to the revelation of the Divine Name in <a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm" title="And one cried to another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.">Isaiah 6:3</a>. Had the prophet's disciples entered into the meaning of that "Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts?" Had they learnt to sanctify Jehovah Sabaoth, to recognise the power of that infinite holiness?<span class= "bld"><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Sanctify the Lord of hosts.</span> God was sanctified by being believed in (<a href="/numbers/20-12.htm">Numbers 20:12</a>). They who feared Rezin and Pekah, despite of God's assurances that their design should fail, did not believe in him, and so did not "sanctify" him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/8-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hosts</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָא֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is the One</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹת֣וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Direct object marker | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to regard as holy.</span><br /><span class="heb">תַקְדִּ֑ישׁוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ṯaq·dî·šū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6942.htm">Strong's 6942: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be set apart or consecrated</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Only He</span><br /><span class="heb">וְה֥וּא</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">should be feared;</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹרַאֲכֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·ra·’ă·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fear, a fearful thing, deed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">only He</span><br /><span class="heb">וְה֥וּא</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">should be dreaded,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַֽעֲרִֽצְכֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(ma·‘ă·riṣ·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6206.htm">Strong's 6206: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cause to tremble, tremble</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/8-13.htm">Isaiah 8:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/8-13.htm">Isaiah 8:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/8-13.htm">Isaiah 8:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/8-13.htm">Isaiah 8:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/8-13.htm">Isaiah 8:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/8-13.htm">Isaiah 8:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/8-13.htm">Isaiah 8:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/8-13.htm">Isaiah 8:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/8-13.htm">Isaiah 8:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/8-13.htm">Isaiah 8:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/8-13.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 8:13 Yahweh of Armies is who you must (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/8-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 8:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 8:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/8-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 8:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 8:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>