Introduction:
Maher is a biblical name that appears in the context of a prophetic sign given by the prophet Isaiah. The name is part of a longer compound name, Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz, which holds significant meaning in the prophetic literature of the Old Testament.

Biblical Reference:
The name Maher is found in the book of Isaiah, specifically in Isaiah 8:1-4. The full name, Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz, is given to the son of the prophet Isaiah as a symbolic act ordained by God. The Berean Standard Bible translates Isaiah 8:3-4 as follows: "Then I was intimate with the prophetess, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. The LORD said to me, 'Name him Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz. For before the boy knows how to cry ‘My father’ or ‘My mother,’ the wealth of Damascus and the plunder of Samaria will be carried off by the king of Assyria.'"

Meaning and Significance:
The name Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz is often translated as "Quick to the plunder, swift to the spoil." This name serves as a prophetic message concerning the imminent judgment and destruction that would come upon the kingdoms of Damascus and Samaria at the hands of the Assyrian empire. The name itself is a divine pronouncement of the rapid approach of conquest and desolation.

Contextual Background:
Isaiah's prophecy occurs during a tumultuous period in the history of Israel and Judah. The northern kingdom of Israel, with its capital in Samaria, and the kingdom of Aram, with its capital in Damascus, were under threat from the expanding Assyrian empire. The prophecy of Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz was a warning to these nations of their impending defeat and served as a sign to the people of Judah of God's sovereignty and the fulfillment of His word.

Theological Implications:
The use of symbolic names in the prophetic ministry of Isaiah underscores the belief in the power of God's word to bring about His purposes. The name Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz is a testament to the certainty of divine prophecy and the unfolding of God's plan in history. It reflects the themes of judgment and redemption that are prevalent throughout the book of Isaiah.

Related Themes and Concepts:
· Prophetic Symbolism: The use of names and symbolic acts in prophecy to convey divine messages.
· Divine Judgment: The theme of God's righteous judgment against nations and peoples who oppose His will.
· Assyrian Conquest: The historical context of Assyrian expansion and its impact on the ancient Near East.
· Faithfulness of God: The assurance that God's promises, whether of judgment or salvation, will be fulfilled.

Conclusion:
While the name Maher itself is not isolated from its full form, Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz, its inclusion in the biblical narrative serves as a powerful reminder of the immediacy and certainty of God's prophetic word. The account of Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz is a vivid illustration of the intersection of divine prophecy and historical events, demonstrating the unfolding of God's sovereign plan in the world.4122. Maher Shalal Chash Baz -- "swift (is) booty, speedy (is) ...
Maher Shalal Chash Baz. 4121, 4122. Maher Shalal Chash Baz. 4123 . "swift
(is) booty, speedy (is) prey," symbolic name of Isaiah's ...
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4118. maher -- hastening, speedy, swift
... 4117, 4118. maher. 4118a . hastening, speedy, swift. Transliteration: maher
Phonetic Spelling: (mah-hare') Short Definition: hasteth. ... maher. 4118a . ...
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4118b. maher -- quickly, speedily
... 4118a, 4118b. maher. 4119 . quickly, speedily. Transliteration: maher Short
Definition: quickly. ... 4118a, 4118b. maher. 4119 . Strong's Numbers.
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4118a. maher -- hastening, speedy, swift
... 4118, 4118a. maher. 4118b . hastening, speedy, swift. Transliteration: maher
Short Definition: swift. ... 4118, 4118a. maher. 4118b . Strong's Numbers.
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4120. meherah -- haste, speed
... Feminine of maher; properly, a hurry; hence (adverbially) promptly -- hastily, quickly,
shortly, soon, make (with) speed(-ily), swiftly. see HEBREW maher. ...
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Hence Neither is it Lawful to Accuse those who have Left All...
... Lord, who now began quickly to spoil, and to hasten the prey, according to the name
whereby he was called: as it is written, "Call his name Maher-shalal-hash ...
/.../peter/the writings of peter of alexandria/canon xiii hence neither is.htm

Everybody's Sermon
... For instance, Isaiah named his child, Maher-shalal-hash-baz, that they might know
that the judgment of the Lord was hastening upon them; and this child was ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/everybodys sermon.htm

Matt. I. 22, 23
... How is it then that the prophet said, "Call his name Maher-shalal-hash-baz?" [232]
Because, when he was born, there was a taking and dividing of spoils ...
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Chapter xix
... Maher is used as an equivalent of the adverb "quickly" (GK120 g). Now follows an
account of one of the most horrifying events of all history. 23-25. ...
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The Section Chap. I. -iii.
... Against this an appeal might, with the most perfectpropriety, have been made to
Shear-Jashub, and Maher-shalal-hash-baz, neither of whom can, by any means ...
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The Doctrine of the Scriptures.
... Isa.8:1, 11, 12""Moreover the Lord said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and
write in it with a man's pen concerning Maher-shalal-hash-baz. ...
/.../evans/the great doctrines of the bible/the doctrine of the scriptures.htm

Letter xxii. To Eustochium.
... Now you, too, may be the Lord's mother. "Take thee a great roll and write in it
with a man's pen Maher-shalal-hash-baz." [632] And when you have gone to the ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter xxii to eustochium.htm

Maher (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Maher (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 8:1 Yahweh said
to me, "Take a large tablet, and write on it with a man's ...
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Name'maher (1 Occurrence)
Name'maher. Namely, Name'maher. Names . Multi-Version Concordance
Name'maher (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 8:3 I went to the ...
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Maher-shalal-hashbaz (1 Occurrence)
Maher-shalal-hashbaz. Mahershalalhashbaz, Maher-shalal-hashbaz. Maher-shalal-
hash-baz . Multi-Version Concordance Maher-shalal-hashbaz (1 Occurrence). ...
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Maher-shalal-hash-baz (2 Occurrences)
Maher-shalal-hash-baz. Maher-shalal-hashbaz, Maher-shalal-hash-baz.
Ma'her-shal'al-hash-baz . Easton's Bible Dictionary ...MAHER-SHALAL-HASH-BAZ. ...
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Ma'her-shal'al-hash-baz (2 Occurrences)
Ma'her-shal'al-hash-baz. Maher-shalal-hash-baz, Ma'her-shal'al-hash-baz. Mahlah . ...
Then the Lord said to me, Give him the name Maher-shalal-hash-baz, (See RSV ...
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Mahershalalhashbaz (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. MAHER-SHALAL-HASH-BAZ. ma'-her-shal'-al-
hash'-baz (maher shalal chash baz, "the spoil speedeth; the ...
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Baz (2 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 8:1 Yahweh said to me, "Take a large tablet, and write on it with a man's
pen,' For Maher Shalal Hash Baz;' (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS RSV NIV). ...
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Shalal (2 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 8:1 Yahweh said to me, "Take a large tablet, and write on it with a man's
pen,' For Maher Shalal Hash Baz;' (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS NIV). ...
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Prey (105 Occurrences)
...Maher-shalal-chash-baz (the Revised Version margin "The spoil speedeth, the prey
hasteth") was the symbolical name given to a son of Isaiah (Isaiah 8:1, 3 ...
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