Isaiah 8:17

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Esperaré pues á Jehová, el cual escondió su rostro de la casa de Jacob, y á él aguardaré.

¿Qué significa esto?

In this verse, Isaiah says he will wait for the Lord even when the Lord seems distant or hidden from the people of Israel. The key message is about trusting and waiting on God in difficult times.

Explicado para niños

Imagine you're playing hide and seek, and your friend is really good at hiding. Sometimes, you might not see them for a while, but you keep looking because you know they're there. That's what Isaiah is doing with God—he's waiting and looking, even when God seems hidden.

Contexto histórico

Isaiah wrote this around 700 BCE during a time of political turmoil in Israel. The verse reflects the people's struggle with God's apparent absence and the prophet's call to trust and wait.

Aplicación para hoy

In a modern scenario, if someone faces a challenging situation at work or in personal life, they can apply this verse by trusting in God's guidance and not giving up hope, even when things seem bleak.

Temas

• trust
• waiting
• hope
• perseverance
• faith
• God's presence

Versículos relacionados

• Isaiah 40:31
• Psalm 27:14
• Habakkuk 2:3
• Romans 8:25
• Hebrews 10:37

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Preguntas frecuentes

What does 'wait upon the LORD' mean in Isaiah 8:17?

It means to rely on God's timing and to trust in Him, even when circumstances seem unfavorable or when God appears hidden.

How can I apply Isaiah 8:17 in my daily life?

You can apply this verse by maintaining faith and trust in God's plan, even in difficult situations, and by continuing to seek and wait for His guidance.

Why is it important to look for God when He seems to hide?

Even when God feels distant, continuing to seek Him strengthens one's faith and trust, which are essential parts of the spiritual journey.

How does Isaiah 8:17 relate to other verses in the Bible?

This verse relates to other verses that emphasize the importance of trust and patience in God, such as Romans 8:25 and Hebrews 10:37, which also talk about waiting and hoping in God's promises.