2 Kings 18:33
2 Kings 18:33 in Multiple Translations
Has the god of any nation ever delivered his land from the hand of the king of Assyria?
Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered at all his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria?
Hath any of the gods of the nations ever delivered his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria?
Has any one of the gods of the nations kept his land from falling into the hands of the king of Assyria?
Have any of the gods of any nation ever saved their land from the power of the king of Assyria?
Hath any of the gods of the nations deliuered his lande out of the hand of the King of Asshur?
'Have the gods of the nations delivered at all each his land out of the hand of the king of Asshur?
Has any of the gods of the nations ever delivered his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria?
Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered at all his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria?
Have any of the gods of the nations delivered their land from the hand of the king of Assyria?
The gods that people of other nations worship have never rescued them from the power [MTY] of the king of Assyria [RHQ]!
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Kings 18:33
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2 Kings 18:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/הַצֵּ֥ל
הִצִּ֛ילוּ
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
הַ/גּוֹיִ֖ם
אִ֣ישׁ
אֶת
אַרְצ֑/וֹ
מִ/יַּ֖ד
מֶ֥לֶךְ
אַשּֽׁוּר
הַ/הַצֵּ֥ל
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
Part | V-Hiphil-Ptc
הִצִּ֛ילוּ
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
הַ/גּוֹיִ֖ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Art | N-mp
אִ֣ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אַרְצ֑/וֹ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs | Suff
מִ/יַּ֖ד
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs
מֶ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
אַשּֽׁוּר
ʼAshshûwr
H804
Asshur
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 18:33
הַ/הַצֵּ֥ל
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
Part | V-Hiphil-Ptc
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
הִצִּ֛ילוּ
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
הַ/גּוֹיִ֖ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Art | N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
אִ֣ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אַרְצ֑/וֹ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs | Suff
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
מִ/יַּ֖ד
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
מֶ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
אַשּֽׁוּר
ʼAshshûwr
H804
"Asshur"
N-proper
Asshur was the second son of Shem and the ancestor of the Assyrians, mentioned in Genesis 10:22. The name Asshur means 'a step'.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.22; son of: Shem (H8035); brother of: Elam (H5867C), Arpachshad (H0775), Lud (H3865) and Aram (H0758) § Asshur or Assyria = "a step" 1) the second son of Shem, eponymous ancestor of the Assyrians 2) the people of Assyria 3) the nation, Assyria 4) the land, Assyria or Asshur
Usage: Occurs in 138 OT verses. KJV: Asshur, Assur, Assyria, Assyrians. See H838 (אָשֻׁר). See also: Genesis 2:14; Isaiah 7:20; Psalms 83:9.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 18:33
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- 2 Kings 18:33 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 18:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 18:33
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 18:33
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 18:33
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 18:33
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 18:33
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 18:33
- Sermons on 2 Kings 18:33
Context — Sennacherib Threatens Jerusalem
31Do not listen to Hezekiah, for this is what the king of Assyria says: Make peace with me and come out to me. Then every one of you will eat from his own vine and his own fig tree and drink water from his own cistern,
32until I come and take you away to a land like your own—a land of grain and new wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of olive trees and honey—so that you may live and not die. But do not listen to Hezekiah, for he misleads you when he says, ‘The LORD will deliver us.’
33Has the god of any nation ever delivered his land from the hand of the king of Assyria?
34Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Have they delivered Samaria from my hand? 35Who among all the gods of these lands has delivered his land from my hand? How then can the LORD deliver Jerusalem from my hand?”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah 10:10–11 | As my hand seized the idolatrous kingdoms whose images surpassed those of Jerusalem and Samaria, and as I have done to Samaria and its idols, will I not also do to Jerusalem and her idols?” |
| 2 | 2 Kings 19:12–13 | Did the gods of the nations destroyed by my fathers rescue those nations—the gods of Gozan, Haran, and Rezeph, and of the people of Eden in Telassar? Where are the kings of Hamath, Arpad, Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah?’” |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 32:19 | They spoke against the God of Jerusalem as they had spoken against the gods of the peoples of the earth—the work of human hands. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 32:14–17 | Who among all the gods of these nations that my fathers devoted to destruction has been able to deliver his people from my hand? How then can your God deliver you from my hand? So now, do not let Hezekiah deceive you, and do not let him mislead you like this. Do not believe him, for no god of any nation or kingdom has been able to deliver his people from my hand or from the hand of my fathers. How much less will your God deliver you from my hand!” And the servants of Sennacherib spoke further against the LORD God and against His servant Hezekiah. He also wrote letters mocking the LORD, the God of Israel, and saying against Him: “Just as the gods of the nations did not deliver their people from my hand, so the God of Hezekiah will not deliver His people from my hand.” |
| 5 | Isaiah 36:18–20 | Do not let Hezekiah mislead you when he says, ‘The LORD will deliver us.’ Has the god of any nation ever delivered his land from the hand of the king of Assyria? Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim? Have they delivered Samaria from my hand? Who among all the gods of these lands has delivered his land from my hand? How then can the LORD deliver Jerusalem from my hand?” |
| 6 | 2 Kings 19:17–18 | Truly, O LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste these nations and their lands. They have cast their gods into the fire and destroyed them, for they were not gods, but only wood and stone—the work of human hands. |
2 Kings 18:33 Summary
In 2 Kings 18:33, the king of Assyria is taunting the people of Judah, asking if any god has ever been able to stop him from conquering a land. He's trying to make them doubt the power of their God. But as we see in the rest of the Bible, God is all-powerful and able to deliver His people, as promised in Psalm 46:1 and Jeremiah 32:27. This verse reminds us to trust in God's power and faithfulness, even when things seem impossible, and to remember that He is our Rock and our Savior, as stated in Psalm 18:2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the context of this verse in 2 Kings 18:33?
This verse is part of the king of Assyria's message to the people of Judah, trying to convince them that their God will not be able to deliver them from his hand, as seen in 2 Kings 18:31-32, where he promises them a better life if they surrender.
Is the king of Assyria's claim in 2 Kings 18:33 true?
While the king of Assyria had been successful in conquering many nations, his claim that no god had ever delivered a land from his hand is not entirely true, as God had already intervened on behalf of the Israelites in the past, such as in the Exodus from Egypt, as recorded in the book of Exodus, and would do so again in 2 Kings 19:35-36.
What is the spiritual significance of the king of Assyria's question in 2 Kings 18:33?
The king's question is a challenge to the power and authority of the God of the Israelites, and it reflects the spiritual battle between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness, as seen in Ephesians 6:12, where we are told that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of evil.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of 2 Kings?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the kingdom of Judah's struggle against the Assyrian empire, and it sets the stage for the miraculous deliverance of Jerusalem in 2 Kings 19, which demonstrates God's power and faithfulness to His people, as promised in Isaiah 46:4 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are the ways in which the world challenges the power and authority of God today, and how can I stand firm in my faith?
- How can I apply the lessons of 2 Kings 18:33 to my own life, trusting in God's power and deliverance in the face of overwhelming circumstances?
- What are the 'gods' of my life that I may be trusting in instead of the one true God, and how can I surrender them to Him?
- In what ways can I be a witness to the power and faithfulness of God in my own community, just as the Israelites were called to be a witness to the nations?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 18:33
[See comments on 2 Kings 18:17]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 18:33
Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered at all his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria? No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 18:33
2 Kings 18:33 Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered at all his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria?Ver. 33. Hath any of the gods of the nations.] These were no gods, and Hezekiah might better say than that heathen once did, Contemno minutulos istos deos, modo, Iovem (Iehovam) mihi propitium habeam; Let the Lord arise, and his enemies shall be scattered.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 18:33
(33) Hath any . . . his land.—Literally, have the gods of the nations at all delivered every one his own Land? If this is to be consistent with 2 Kings 18:25, we must suppose the thought to be that the god of each conquered nation had favoured the Assyrian cause, as Jehovah is here alleged to be doing. But, as 2 Kings 18:34-35 seem to imply the impotence of the foreign deities when opposed to the might of Assyria, a verbal inconsistency may be admitted. (See Note on 2 Chronicles 32:15.) The rab-sak would hardly be very particular about what he said in an extemporised address, the sole aim of which was to work on the fears of the Jews. The connection of thought in his mind may have been somewhat as follows: “Jehovah, instead of opposing, manifestly favours our arms; and even if that be otherwise, as you may believe, no matter! He is not likely to prove mightier than the gods of all the other nations that have fallen before us.” Out of the hand of the king of Assyria.—Sennacherib, or his spokesman, thinks of his predecessors as well as of himself, as is evident from 2 Kings 19:12-13. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 32:13-14.)
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 18:33
33. Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered at all] R.V. ever delivered. So that it is clear that Rab-shakeh, in spite of his language in verse 25, counted Jehovah as but one among the many local deities which were supposed specially to belong to one city or one country.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 18:33
The boast is natural. The Assyrians had had an uninterrupted career of success, and might well believe that their gods were more powerful than those of the nations with whom they had warred.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 18:33
33. Hath any of the gods — Skillfully and powerfully does the orator close his speech by claiming that none of the gods had thus far been able to resist the power of Assyria.
Sermons on 2 Kings 18:33
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Your Enemies Will Leave Suddenly and Ashamed by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that even righteous individuals can lose their discernment and be challenged by God. He highlights the importance of being able to hear the |