Isaiah 8:6-8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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THE WATERS OF SHILOAH

Isaiah 8:6-8. Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah that go softly, &c.

Reminded, I. That the peaceful blessings of the people of God appear in lovely contrast to the false and tumultuous pursuits and pleasures of the world (H. E. I. 1080–1084, 4163–4168). II. That those who despise and neglect God’s promised blessings expose themselves to His severe displeasure.—Samuel Thodey.

I. The state of mind referred to: A disposition to reject God’s promises of salvation, and rest on the hopes, promises, and resources of the world. We see it manifested,

1. In the systems of religion men prefer.
2. In the schemes of worldly aggrandisement they pursue.
3. In the sources of consolation to which they betake themselves (H. E. I. 174). II. The consequence of continuance in this state of mind.

1. Mental darkness and sorrow of heart.
2. Providential chastisements.—Samuel Thodey.

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Isaiah 8:6-8

6 Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah's son;

7 Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria, and all his glory: and he shall come up over all his channels, and go over all his banks:

8 And he shall pass through Judah; he shall overflow and go over, he shall reach even to the neck; and the stretching out of his wings shall fill the breadth of thy land, O Immanuel.