Isaiah 8:17
And I will wait upon the Lord, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.
Context
This verse from Isaiah Chapter 8 connects to 10 cross-references. Isaiah's son Maher-shalal-hash-baz is named as a near-term sign of Assyrian conquest over Damascus and Samaria. The people's rejection of the gently flowing waters of Shiloah means the overwhelming flood of the Assyrian king will reach to Judah's neck. The …
Other Translations
And I will wait for Jehovah, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.
And I have waited for Jehovah, Who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob, And I have looked for Him.
And I will be waiting for the Lord, whose face is veiled from the house of Jacob, and I will be looking for him.
Cross References
I have waited for thy salvation, O Lord.
Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forsake them, and I will hide …
And I will surely hide my face in that day for all the evils which they shall have wrought, in …
And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shall be: for they …
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.
Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield.
Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked …
And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.