2 Kings 21:10
2 Kings 21:10 in Multiple Translations
And the LORD spoke through His servants the prophets, saying,
¶ And the LORD spake by his servants the prophets, saying,
And Jehovah spake by his servants the prophets, saying,
And the Lord said, by his servants the prophets,
The Lord said through his servants the prophets:
Therefore the Lord spake by his seruants the Prophets, saying,
And Jehovah speaketh by the hand of his servants the prophets, saying,
The LORD spoke by his servants the prophets, saying,
And the LORD spoke by his servants the prophets, saying,
And the Lord spoke in the hand of his servants, the prophets, saying:
These are some of the things that the prophets said many times, messages that Yahweh had given them:
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2 Kings 21:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְדַבֵּ֧ר
יְהוָ֛ה
בְּ/יַד
עֲבָדָ֥י/ו
הַ/נְּבִיאִ֖ים
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וַ/יְדַבֵּ֧ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בְּ/יַד
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs
עֲבָדָ֥י/ו
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-mp | Suff
הַ/נְּבִיאִ֖ים
nâbîyʼ
H5030
prophet
Art | N-mp
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 21:10
וַ/יְדַבֵּ֧ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
יְהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בְּ/יַד
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.
עֲבָדָ֥י/ו
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
הַ/נְּבִיאִ֖ים
nâbîyʼ
H5030
"prophet"
Art | N-mp
A prophet is someone who speaks for God, like a spokesperson. This word is used in the Bible to describe true and false prophets, like those in 1 and 2 Kings.
Definition: 1) spokesman, speaker, prophet 1a) prophet 1b) false prophet 1c) heathen prophet Aramaic equivalent: ne.vi (נְבִיא "prophet" H5029)
Usage: Occurs in 288 OT verses. KJV: prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Kings 24:2; Psalms 51:2.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 21:10
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- 2 Kings 21:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 21:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 21:10
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:10
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 21:10
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 21:10
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:10
- Sermons on 2 Kings 21:10
Context — Manasseh’s Idolatries Rebuked
8I will never again cause the feet of the Israelites to wander from the land that I gave to their fathers, if only they are careful to do all I have commanded them—the whole Law that My servant Moses commanded them.”
9But the people did not listen and Manasseh led them astray, so that they did greater evil than the nations that the LORD had destroyed before the Israelites.
10And the LORD spoke through His servants the prophets, saying,
11“Since Manasseh king of Judah has committed all these abominations, acting more wickedly than the Amorites who preceded him, and with his idols has caused Judah to sin, 12this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I am bringing such calamity upon Jerusalem and Judah that the news will reverberate in the ears of all who hear it.Cross References
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| 1 | Matthew 23:34–37 | Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute in town after town. And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. Truly I tell you, all these things will come upon this generation. O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 33:10 | And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they did not listen. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 36:15 | Again and again the LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to His people through His messengers because He had compassion on them and on His dwelling place. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 9:30 | You were patient with them for many years, and Your Spirit admonished them through Your prophets. Yet they would not listen, so You gave them into the hands of the neighboring peoples. |
| 5 | Nehemiah 9:26 | But they were disobedient and rebelled against You; they flung Your law behind their backs. They killed Your prophets, who had admonished them to return to You. They committed terrible blasphemies. |
2 Kings 21:10 Summary
[This verse tells us that God spoke through His servants, the prophets, to call His people back to Himself. This means that God wants to communicate with us and guide us, just like He did in biblical times, as seen in Deuteronomy 18:15 and Acts 3:22-23. He wants us to listen to His voice and follow His ways, and He often speaks to us through the Bible, prayer, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. By listening to God's voice, we can avoid sin and stay on the path of righteousness, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:1-6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Lord to speak through His servants the prophets?
This means that God communicates His message to His people through chosen individuals, as seen in 2 Kings 21:10, and this is a common theme throughout the Bible, such as in Jeremiah 1:4-10 and Ezekiel 2:1-7.
Why did the Lord need to speak through prophets in this instance?
The Lord spoke through prophets because the people, led by Manasseh, had turned away from Him and were living in sin, as mentioned in 2 Kings 21:9, and God wanted to call them back to Himself, as seen in Isaiah 1:18.
What is the significance of the prophets in the Bible?
The prophets played a crucial role in the Bible as messengers of God, calling people to repentance and faith, as seen in Acts 3:22-23, and their messages often contained warnings of judgment and promises of restoration, such as in Jeremiah 31:31-34.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of 2 Kings?
This verse marks a turning point in the story of 2 Kings, as God begins to speak through prophets to call His people back to Himself, after they had turned away from Him, as seen in 2 Kings 21:9, and this sets the stage for the rest of the book, which tells the story of God's judgment and restoration of His people, as seen in 2 Kings 25:1-30.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God speaks to us today, and how can we listen to His voice?
- How can we, like the prophets, be faithful messengers of God's message to those around us?
- What are some areas in our lives where we may be turning away from God, and how can we repent and turn back to Him?
- How can we trust that God is still speaking to us, even when we don't see immediate results or answers to our prayers?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 21:10
And the Lord spake by his servants the prophets,.... Who prophesied in the days of Manasseh; and were, according to the Jewish chronology (f), Joel, Nahum, and Habakkuk: saying: as follows. (f) Seder Olam Rabba, c. 20. p. 55.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 21:10
And the LORD spake by his servants the prophets, saying, The Lord spake by his servants the prophets. These were Hoshea, Joel, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Isaiah.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:10
2 Kings 21:10 And the LORD spake by his servants the prophets, saying,Ver. 10. And the Lord spake by his servants the prophets.] Isaiah, Hosea, Joel, Nahum, Micah, &c, one or other of whom Manasseh martyred every day, saith Josephus. Isaiah he sawed asunder with a wooden saw, &c. Lib. x. cap. 4.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:10
(10) By His servants the prophets . . .—This general expression is used because the historian found no name assigned in his source. It is possible that Isaiah was still living under Manasseh, and protested in the manner here described against his apostacy. More probably, however, the protests in question were those of that great prophet’s disciples: the style is not Isaiah’s. 2 Chronicles 33:18 refers to the history of the kings of Israel for “the words of the seers who spake to Manasseh; “and the originality of the language in 2 Kings 21:13 might be held to favour the view that we have in 2 Kings 21:11-15, an extract from that work embodying the authentic oracle of a contemporary prophet. (So Ewald.) But it appears much more likely that the passage before us is a sort of résumé of the substance of many such prophetic addresses.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:10
Verse 10. The Lord spake by - the prophets] The prophets were Hosea, Joel, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Isaiah. These five following verses contain the sum of what these prophets spoke. It is said that Isaiah not only prophesied in those days, but also that he was put to death by Manasseh, being sawn asunder by a wooden saw.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 21:10
10–15. God’s message of punishment (2 Chronicles 33:10) 10. the Lord spake] The Chronicler says God’s warnings were sent both to the king and to his people but they would not hearken.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 21:10
The prophets - None of the prophets of this reign are certainly known. One may possibly have been Hosai or Hozai (2 Chronicles 33:19, margin), who perhaps wrote a life of Manasseh.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:10
10. By his… prophets — The prophets of this period are nowhere named.
Sermons on 2 Kings 21:10
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What Does It Take to See God by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the importance of seeking the kingdom of God and His righteousness above all else. He reminds the congregation that Jesus promises to provide |
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The Gospel of the Kingdom and the Coming End by Andrew Strom | This sermon emphasizes the importance of preaching the gospel of the kingdom in the last days, focusing on the return of the King in judgment. It challenges the modern church's avo |
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Submit to God Today by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of studying God's word and allowing God to speak to us through it. He encourages listeners to stay close to God and pray, and |
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Is Muhammad a True Prophet of God? by Sam Shamoun | Sam Shamoun presents six propositions that challenge the belief in Muhammad as a true prophet of God, urging Muslims to reflect on these claims. He argues that Muhammad's teachings |
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Pharisees Persecute God's Prophets by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen addresses the persecution of God's prophets by the Pharisees, emphasizing that those who speak the truth often face hostility from those who prefer flattery over correct |
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Hearing the Voice of God by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of being willing to hear the voice of God, reflecting on the historical rejection of prophets and wise men sent by God. He highlights Jesus' la |
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The Redemptive Processes - the Conflict by G. Campbell Morgan | G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes the inevitability of conflict in the proclamation of God's Kingdom, as illustrated by Jesus' teachings on persecution and suffering for righteousness' |