Bible Commentary

Then said Isaiah to Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD of hosts: 5. Hear the word of the Lord ] Isaiah’s tone is threatening, because he sees in this thing a sin against Jehovah. It was not necessary to specify wherein the offence consisted; king and prophet understood each other perfectly. The reception of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 39:5”

Then said he, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah answered, All that [is] in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not showed them. What have they seen? – It is probable that the fact that Hezekiah had showed them the treasures of his kingdom … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 39:4”

Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto him, What said these men? and from whence came they unto thee? And Hezekiah said, They are come from a far country unto me, [even] from Babylon. 3. The prophet’s appearance on the scene shews that he suspected the king of coquetting with a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 39:3”

And Hezekiah was glad of them, and showed them the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armor, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 39:2”

At that time Merodach-baladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah: for he had heard that he had been sick, and was recovered. 1. Merodach-baladan, the son of Baladan ] The form “Berodach” in 2Ki 20:12 is less correct. Marduk-habal-iddina is described in the monuments as “son of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 39:1”

Hezekiah also had said, What [is] the sign that I shall go up to the house of the LORD? Hezekiah also had said – What evidence or proof have I that I shall be restored, and permitted to go to the temple? The miracle on the sun-dial was performed in answer to this request, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 38:22”

For Isaiah had said, Let them take a lump of figs, and lay [it] for a plaster upon the boil, and he shall recover. 21. lay it for a plaister ] Lit. rub it. Lump should be cake, as in R.V. Many commentators suppose that the malady from which Hezekiah suffered was the plague; and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 38:21”

The LORD [was ready] to save me: therefore we will sing my songs to the stringed instruments all the days of our life in the house of the LORD. 20. Perhaps a liturgical appendix, adapting the psalm for congregational use. Hence the transition from 1st pers. sing, to 1st pers. plu. we will sing instruments … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 38:20”

The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I [do] this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth. 19. the father truth ] Cf. Psa 22:30; Psa 48:13-14; Psa 71:18; Psa 78:3-4. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The living, the living – An emphatic or intensive form … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 38:19”

For the grave cannot praise thee, death can [not] celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth. 18. With the thought of this verse comp. Psa 6:5; Psa 30:9; Psa 88:10-12; Psa 115:17. the grave ] Sheol. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 18, 19. The deepest … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 38:18”