Ésaïe 8:16

La Bible David Martin

Empaquette le Témoignage, cachette la Loi parmi mes disciples.

Parallel Translations

La Bible Ostervald (1996)
Enveloppe cet oracle; scelle cette r�v�lation parmi mes disciples!

Darby's French Translation
Lie le t�moignage, scelle la loi parmi mes disciples.

Louis Segond (1910)
Enveloppe cet oracle, Scelle cette r�v�lation, parmi mes disciples. -

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

Bind up: Isaiah 29:11, Daniel 12:4

the testimony: Isaiah 8:20, Deuteronomy 4:45, 2 Kings 11:12, John 3:32, John 3:33, Hebrews 3:5, 1 John 5:9-12, Revelation 19:10

seal: Daniel 9:24, Revelation 5:1, Revelation 5:5, Revelation 10:4

among: Isaiah 54:13, Psalms 25:14, Proverbs 8:8, Proverbs 8:9, Daniel 12:9, Daniel 12:10, Matthew 13:11, Mark 4:10, Mark 4:11, Mark 4:34, Mark 10:10, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Revelation 2:17

Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 23:11 - the testimony Psalms 19:7 - testimony Revelation 22:10 - Seal

Gill's Notes on the Bible

Bind up the testimony,.... These are not the words of the prophet, as Kimchi thinks, but of the Lord to the prophet, and are part of that instruction given him, Isaiah 8:11. By "the testimony" is meant the word of prophecy delivered to him; particularly that evangelical part of it respecting Immanuel, who was to be born of a virgin, and would be for a sanctuary to them that believe in him, and a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, to unbelievers; so the Gospel is called the testimony of Christ, it bearing witness of his person, office, and grace, 2 Timothy 1:8 and "binding" denotes care of it, as something valuable, that it be not lost, but committed to the trust faithful men, called disciples of Christ in the next clause, in allusion to the binding up of money, or anything of value, in bundles, to be laid up and preserved, Genesis 42:35 so the Targum,

"O prophet, keep the testimony:''

seal the law among my disciples: the disciples of Christ, the faithful of that day, and of after times, to whom this prophecy, and the "doctrine" in it, which the word "law" signifies, even the doctrine of Christ, should be transmitted or communicated, which is meant by "sealing" of it; not hiding it from them, but signifying, that while it was a sealed book, a hidden doctrine, and delivered in parables to others, it should be made known to them, and sealed and laid up by them among their treasure, and be so esteemed of; as the Gospel, the doctrine of grace, is, by the true disciples and followers of Christ; who are such as are taught of God, have learned of the Father, who continue in the word and doctrine of Christ, love his people, take up the cross and follow him, and bring forth fruit to the glory of his heavenly Father, John 6:45.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Bind up - This expression is one that is applicable to a volume, or roll of writing. Thus far the prophet seems to have had the roll opened, which is mentioned in Isaiah 8:1. Now the prophecy is complete, and he directs to bind it up, or close it. Perhaps, also, it is implied that it would be useless any further to address a rebellious and headstrong people. He had delivered his message, but they disregarded it.

The testimony - The message; especially that of which Uriah and Zechariah had been called to bear witness, Isaiah 8:2. Any message from God is, however, sometimes called a testimony, as being that to which a prophet bears witness; Psalms 19:7; 2 Kings 11:12; Deuteronomy 4:45; Deuteronomy 6:17, Deuteronomy 6:20; 1 Kings 2:3; Nehemiah 9:34.

Seal - Books were made in the form of rolls, and were often sealed when completed - as we seal a letter. The mode of sealing them was not by wax only, but by uniting them by any adhesive matter, as paste, or glue. Wax in warm climates would be generally rendered useless by the heat. The meaning here is, to secure, to close up - perhaps by passing a cord or string around the volume, and making it secure, denoting that it was finished; see Daniel 8:26; Daniel 12:4.

The law - The communication or command which he had delivered, and which, being given by inspiration, had now the force of law.

Among my disciples - Most of the Jewish commentators suppose that the volume, when completed by a prophet, was given for safe keeping to his disciples, or to some employed to preserve it securely. The word disciples means those who are taught, and here means those who were taught by the prophet; perhaps the pious and holy part of the people who would listen to his instructions. The Chaldee translates this verse, ‘O prophet, preserve the testimony, lest ye testify to those who will not obey; seal and hide the law, because they will not learn it.’

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Isaiah 8:16. Among my disciples. — בלמדי belimmudai. The Septuagint render it του μη μαθειν. Bishop Chandler, Defence of Christianity, p. 308, thinks they read מלמד, that it be not understood, and approves of this reading. - Abp. Secker.