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Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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mā´hẽr - shal´al - hash´baz ( בּז חשׁ שׁלל מהר , mahēr shālāl ḥāsh baz , "the spoil speedeth; the prey hasteth"): Asymbolic name given to Isaiah's son to signify the sharp destruction of Rezin and Pekah by the Assyrian power ( Isaiah 8:1 , Isaiah 8:3 ). Compare the Greek idea of Nemesis.

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​m/maher-shalal-hash-baz.html. 1915.
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