Isaiah 8:17 I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob. I will put my trust in Him.

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New International Version
I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding his face from the descendants of Jacob. I will put my trust in him.

New Living Translation
I will wait for the LORD, who has turned away from the descendants of Jacob. I will put my hope in him.

English Standard Version
I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and I will hope in him.

Berean Standard Bible
I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob. I will put my trust in Him.

King James Bible
And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.

New King James Version
And I will wait on the LORD, Who hides His face from the house of Jacob; And I will hope in Him.

New American Standard Bible
And I will wait for the LORD who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob; I will wait eagerly for Him.

NASB 1995
And I will wait for the LORD who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob; I will even look eagerly for Him.

NASB 1977
And I will wait for the LORD who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob; I will even look eagerly for Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
And I will wait for Yahweh who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob; and I will hope for Him.

Amplified Bible
And I will wait for the LORD who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob; and I will look eagerly for Him.

Christian Standard Bible
I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob. I will wait for him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob. I will wait for Him.

American Standard Version
And I will wait for Jehovah, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.

Contemporary English Version
Meanwhile, I patiently trust the LORD, even though he is no longer pleased with Israel.

English Revised Version
And I will wait for the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will wait for the LORD, who hides his face from the descendants of Jacob. I will hope in him.

Good News Translation
The LORD has hidden himself from his people, but I trust him and place my hope in him.

International Standard Version
I'll wait for the LORD, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and I'll put my trust in him.

Majority Standard Bible
I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob. I will put my trust in Him.

NET Bible
I will wait patiently for the LORD, who has rejected the family of Jacob; I will wait for him.

New Heart English Bible
I will wait for the LORD, who hides his face from the house of Jacob, and I will trust in him.

Webster's Bible Translation
And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.

World English Bible
I will wait for Yahweh, who hides his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And I have waited for YHWH, "" Who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob, "" And I have looked for Him.

Young's Literal Translation
And I have waited for Jehovah, Who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob, And I have looked for Him.

Smith's Literal Translation
And I waited for Jehovah in his hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and I trusted to him.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And I will wait for the Lord, who hath hid his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I will wait for the Lord, who has concealed his face from the house of Jacob, and I will stand before him.

New American Bible
I will trust in the LORD, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob; yes, I will wait for him.

New Revised Standard Version
I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and I will hope in him.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And in my teaching I will wait for the LORD, who has turned away his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I shall wait for LORD JEHOVAH who turned his face from those of the house of Yaqob, and I shall look for him

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And I will wait for the LORD, that hideth His face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for Him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And one shall say, I will wait for God, who has turned away his face from the house of Jacob, and I will trust in him.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

A Call to Fear God
…16Bind up the testimony and seal the law among my disciples. 17I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob. I will put my trust in Him. 18Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me as signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.…

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Cross References

Psalm 27:14
Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

Psalm 33:20
Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.

Psalm 130:5
I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope.

Lamentations 3:25-26
The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. / It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.

Micah 7:7
But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.

Habakkuk 2:3
For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay.

Hebrews 10:36-37
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. / For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.

James 5:7-8
Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.

Romans 8:25
But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.

Psalm 40:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.

Psalm 62:5
Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him.

Isaiah 30:18
Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.

Isaiah 25:9
And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.”

Isaiah 64:4
From ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides You, who acts on behalf of those who wait for Him.

1 Peter 1:13
Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Treasury of Scripture

And I will wait on the LORD, that hides his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.

I will

Isaiah 25:9
And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.

Isaiah 26:8
Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee.

Isaiah 33:2
O LORD, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.

hideth

Isaiah 54:8
In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.

Isaiah 59:2
But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.

Isaiah 64:7
And there is none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee: for thou hast hid thy face from us, and hast consumed us, because of our iniquities.

I will look

Isaiah 50:10
Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.

Luke 2:38
And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

Hebrews 9:28
So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.

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Isaiah 8

1. In Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz, he prophesies Syria and Israel shall be subdued by Assyria
5. Judah likewise for their infidelity
9. God's judgments shall be irresistible
11. Comfort shall be to those who fear God
19. Great afflictions to idolaters

Berean Study Bible

I will wait
The Hebrew word for "wait" is "קָוָה" (qavah), which conveys a sense of hope and expectation. In the context of Isaiah, this waiting is not passive but active, involving a deep trust and anticipation of God's intervention. Historically, the people of Israel often found themselves in situations requiring patience and faith, as they awaited God's deliverance. This waiting is a spiritual discipline, reflecting a heart that is steadfast and reliant on God's timing.

for the LORD
The term "LORD" here is "יְהוָה" (YHWH), the sacred name of God, often rendered as Yahweh. This name signifies God's eternal presence and covenant faithfulness. In the conservative Christian perspective, waiting for the LORD implies a recognition of His sovereignty and a commitment to His divine will. It is a reminder of the personal relationship believers have with God, who is both transcendent and immanent.

who is hiding His face
The phrase "hiding His face" is a Hebrew idiom indicating God's displeasure or judgment. In the historical context of Isaiah, this reflects a period when God seemed distant due to the people's disobedience. Yet, even in times of divine silence, the faithful are called to trust in God's ultimate plan. This concept is echoed throughout Scripture, where God's hiddenness serves as a test of faith and an opportunity for spiritual growth.

from the house of Jacob
"House of Jacob" refers to the nation of Israel, descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel. This phrase underscores the collective identity and covenant relationship between God and His chosen people. Despite their waywardness, God’s promises to the house of Jacob remain steadfast. This serves as a reminder of God's enduring faithfulness and the hope of restoration for those who return to Him.

I will put my trust
The Hebrew root for "trust" is "בָּטַח" (batach), which implies confidence and security. Trusting in God is a central theme in the Bible, calling believers to rely on His wisdom and strength rather than their own understanding. This trust is not blind but is based on the knowledge of God's character and past faithfulness. It is an invitation to rest in the assurance of God's providence and care.

in Him
The focus on "Him" emphasizes the personal nature of faith. It is not merely belief in a set of doctrines but a relational trust in the living God. In the conservative Christian view, this trust is rooted in the revelation of God through Scripture and ultimately in the person of Jesus Christ. It is a call to center one's life on God, finding peace and purpose in His presence and promises.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(17) And I will wait upon the Lord, that hideth his face . . .--The words come in somewhat abruptly, but not to the extent that justifies the assumption of some critics that a verse has been lost. The prophet enforces precept by example. He has learnt to conquer the feverish desire to know the future, which led men to trust in soothsayers and diviners, and from which even his own disciples were not altogether exempt. He is content to "wait," even though Jehovah "hide His face," though predictions seem to fail (see Note on Isaiah 8:1), and all seems dark and hopeless. There is, perhaps, a contrast between the fact that Jehovah hides His face from the house of Jacob, that all is dark for the nation's life as such, while yet the prophet, in his own individuality, can "look for Him" with the eye of faith.

Pulpit Commentary

Verses 17, 18. - ISAIAH DEFINES HIS OWN ATTITUDE AND THAT OF HIS CHILDREN. It is questioned whether something has not fallen out between vers. 16 and 17. The transition is exceedingly abrupt, undoubtedly; but perhaps not more abrupt than elsewhere in Isaiah and the prophets contemporary with him. The Divine "instruction" comes to an end in ver. 16; and Isaiah might have been expected to comment on it, or enforce its teaching; but he does neither. He simply states what his own attitude will be under the coming calamity (ver. 8). He will "wait for the Lord and look to him" (ver. 17), and consider himself and his children as doing a work for God in being "signs" (ver. 18) - signs to which the rest of Israel may look, and from which they may derive sufficient hope and confidence to carry them through the dark time which is approaching. Verse 17. - I will wait upon the Lord; rather, I will wait for the Lord; i.e. "await the time of his relenting" (see Isaiah 30:18; Isaiah 64:4, etc.). That hideth his face from the house of Jacob (compare the threats in Deuteronomy 31:17; Deuteronomy 32:20). The light of God's countenance is to the spiritual what that of the sun is to the material world. All life, health, joy, happiness, proceed from it. This light was now to be withdrawn for a time on account of the people's sins. But Isaiah would "wait" for its reappearance.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

I will wait
וְחִכִּ֙יתִי֙ (wə·ḥik·kî·ṯî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 2442: To adhere to, to await

for the LORD,
לַיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

who is hiding
הַמַּסְתִּ֥יר (ham·mas·tîr)
Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5641: To hide, conceal

His face
פָּנָ֖יו (pā·nāw)
Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6440: The face

from the house
מִבֵּ֣ית (mib·bêṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of Jacob.
יַעֲקֹ֑ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc

I will put my trust
וְקִוֵּ֖יתִֽי־ (wə·qiw·wê·ṯî-)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6960: To bind together, collect, to expect

in Him.
לֽוֹ׃ (lōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

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