Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz

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MAHER-SHALAL-HASH-BAZ

ma'-her-shal'-al-hash'-baz (maher shalal chash 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 8:1,3). 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". 1915.  

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