Isaiah 8:1

Isaiah 8:1 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

1The Lord said to me, “Take a large scroll and write on it with an ordinary pen: Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz.”8:1 Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz means quick to the plunder, swift to the spoil; also in verse 3.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

1Then the Lord said to me, “Take for yourself a large tablet and write on it 8:1 Lit with the stylus of manin ordinary letters: 8:1 I.e., swift is the plunder, speedy is the preyMaher-shalal-hash-baz.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

1Then the Lord said to me, “Take for yourself a large tablet and write on it in ordinary letters: Swift is the booty, speedy is the prey.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

1Then the Lord said to me, “Take for yourself a large tablet [for public display] and write on it in ordinary characters: Belonging to 8:1 I.e. swift is the plunder, speedy is the prey.Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

1Then the Lord said to me, “Take a large scroll and write on it with an ordinary8:1 Hebrew with a man’s stylus: Maher-shalal-hash-baz.8:1 Maher-shalal-hash-baz means The spoil speeds, the prey hastens or Swift to plunder, quick to carry away; also in verse 3.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

1The Lord said to me, “Get a large sheet of paper. Write ‘Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz’ on it with a pen.”

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