Isaiah 8:14-16
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
14 And He shall be a sanctuary [a sacred and indestructible asylum to those who reverently fear and trust in Him]; but He shall be a Stone of stumbling and a Rock of offense to both the houses of Israel, a trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.(A)
15 And many among them shall stumble thereon; and they shall fall and be broken, and be snared and taken.
16 Bind up the testimony, seal the law and the teaching among my [Isaiah’s] disciples.
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Isaiah 8:14-16
King James Version
14 And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
15 And many among them shall stumble, and fall, and be broken, and be snared, and be taken.
16 Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.
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Isaiah 8:14-16
English Standard Version
14 And he will become a (A)sanctuary and (B)a stone of offense and a rock of stumbling to both houses of Israel, a trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem. 15 And many (C)shall stumble on it. They shall fall and be broken; they shall be snared and taken.”
16 Bind up (D)the testimony; (E)seal the teaching[a] among my disciples.
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- Isaiah 8:16 Or law; also verse 20
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