The meaning of Maher-shalal-hash-baz in the Bible
(From International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)
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, Isaiah 8:3). Compare the Greek idea of Nemesis.
See more on the meaning of Maher-shalal-hash-baz in the Bible:
Maher-shalal-hash-baz {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Maher-shalal-hash-baz {Hitchcock's Bible Name}
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