Isaiah 36:5

Verse

You claim to have a strategy and strength for war, but these are empty words. In whom are you now trusting, that you have rebelled against me?

American Standard Version (1901)

I say, thy counsel and strength for the war are but vain words: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou hast rebelled against me?

Bible in Basic English

You say you have a design and strength for war, but these are only words: now to whom are you looking for support, that you have gone against my authority?

Free Bible Version

You say you have a strategy and are ready for war, but these are empty words. Who are you relying on, now that you have rebelled against me?

Geneva Bible 1599

I say, Surely I haue eloquence, but counsell and strength are for the warre: on whom then doest thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?

King James (Authorized) Version

I say, sayest thou, (but they are but vain words) I have counsel and strength for war: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?

One Unity Resource Bible

I say that your counsel and strength for the war are only vain words. Now in whom do you trust, that you have rebelled against me?

Translation for Translators

You say that you have weapons to fight us and some country’s promises to help you, and that will enable you to defeat us, but that is only talk [RHQ]. Who do you think will help you to rebel against my soldiers from Assyria?

Unlocked Literal Bible

You speak only useless words, saying there is counsel and strength for war. Now in whom are you trusting? Who has given you courage to rebel against me?

Noah Webster Bible

I say, sayest thou (but they are but vain words) I have counsel and strength for war: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?

World English Bible

I say that your counsel and strength for the war are only vain words. Now in whom do you trust, that you have rebelled against me?

Young's Literal Translation

I have said: Only, a word of the lips! counsel and might [are] for battle: now, on whom hast thou trusted, that thou hast rebelled against me?

Context

Sennacherib Threatens Jerusalem

⁴The Rabshakeh said to them, “Tell Hezekiah that this is what the great king, the king of Assyria, says: What is the basis of this confidence of yours? ⁵You claim to have a strategy and strength for war, but these are empty words. In whom are you now trusting, that you have rebelled against me?

Summary

In this verse, the Assyrian king's representative speaks arrogantly against God and attempts to instill fear and doubt among the people of Judah. The Assyrians sought to undermine the faith of the Israelites by boasting of their military might and belittling the power of God. This passage serves as a reminder of the importance of trusting in the Lord during times of adversity and not being swayed by the intimidating words of the enemy. It also highlights the contrast between human pride and divine sovereignty, showcasing God's ultimate authority and protection over His people.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

I say "Thou hast said" - Fourteen MSS. (three ancient) of Kennicott's and De Rossi's have it in the second person, אמרת amarta; and so the other copy, Kg2 18:20. But they are but vain words - דבר שפתים debar sephathayim, a word of the lips. Thou dost talk about counsels, but thou hast none; about strength, but there is none with thee.

Isaiah 36:5

Sennacherib Threatens Jerusalem

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Berean Standard Bible

You claim to have a strategy and strength for war, but these are empty words. In whom are you now trusting, that you have rebelled against me?

American Standard Version (1901)

I say, thy counsel and strength for the war are but vain words: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou hast rebelled against me?

Bible in Basic English

You say you have a design and strength for war, but these are only words: now to whom are you looking for support, that you have gone against my authority?

Free Bible Version

You say you have a strategy and are ready for war, but these are empty words. Who are you relying on, now that you have rebelled against me?

Geneva Bible 1599

I say, Surely I haue eloquence, but counsell and strength are for the warre: on whom then doest thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?

King James (Authorized) Version

I say, sayest thou, (but they are but vain words) I have counsel and strength for war: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?

One Unity Resource Bible

I say that your counsel and strength for the war are only vain words. Now in whom do you trust, that you have rebelled against me?

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

You speak only useless words, saying there is counsel and strength for war. Now in whom are you trusting? Who has given you courage to rebel against me?

Noah Webster Bible

I say, sayest thou (but they are but vain words) I have counsel and strength for war: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?

World English Bible

I say that your counsel and strength for the war are only vain words. Now in whom do you trust, that you have rebelled against me?

Young's Literal Translation

I have said: Only, a word of the lips! counsel and might [are] for battle: now, on whom hast thou trusted, that thou hast rebelled against me?

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Isaiah 36:5

Verse

Context

Sennacherib Threatens Jerusalem

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Isaiah 36:5

Sennacherib Threatens Jerusalem

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes