Isaiah 37:23
Isaiah 37:23 in Multiple Translations
Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel!
Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel.
Whom hast thou defied and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel.
Against whom have you said evil and bitter things? and against whom has your voice been loud and your eyes lifted up? even against the Holy One of Israel.
Who have you been insulting and ridiculing? Who did you raise your voice against? Who did you look at with so proud eyes? It was against the Holy One of Israel!
Whome hast thou railed on and blasphemed? and against whome hast thou exalted thy voyce, and lifted vp thine eyes on hie? euen against the holy one of Israel.
Whom hast thou reproached and reviled? And against whom lifted up the voice? Yea, thou dost lift up on high thine eyes Against the Holy One of Israel.
Whom have you defied and blasphemed? Against whom have you exalted your voice and lifted up your eyes on high? Against the Holy One of Israel.
Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed; and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted thy eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel.
Whom hast thou reproached, and whom hast thou blasphemed, and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thy eyes on high? Against the Holy One of Israel.
Whom do you think you have been despising and ridiculing? Whom do you think you were shouting at? Whom do you think you were looking at very proudly/arrogantly? It was I, the Holy One whom the Israelis worship!
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 37:23
Study Notes — Isaiah 37:23
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- Isaiah 37:23 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 37:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 37:23
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 37:23
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 37:23
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 37:23
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 37:23
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 37:23
- Sermons on Isaiah 37:23
Context — Sennacherib’s Fall Prophesied
23Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel!
24Through your servants you have taunted the Lord, and you have said: “With my many chariots I have ascended to the heights of the mountains, to the remote peaks of Lebanon. I have cut down its tallest cedars, the finest of its cypresses. I have reached its farthest heights, the densest of its forests. 25I have dug wells and drunk foreign waters. With the soles of my feet I have dried up all the streams of Egypt.”Cross References
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| 1 | Ezekiel 39:7 | So I will make My holy name known among My people Israel and will no longer allow it to be profaned. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, the Holy One in Israel. |
| 2 | Daniel 5:20–23 | But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him. He was driven away from mankind, and his mind was like that of a beast. He lived with the wild donkeys and ate grass like an ox, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until he acknowledged that the Most High God rules over the kingdom of mankind, setting over it whom He wishes. But you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this. Instead, you have exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven. The vessels from His house were brought to you, and as you drank wine from them with your nobles, wives, and concubines, you praised your gods of silver and gold, bronze and iron, wood and stone, which cannot see or hear or understand. But you have failed to glorify the God who holds in His hand your very breath and all your ways. |
| 3 | Isaiah 17:7 | In that day men will look to their Maker and turn their eyes to the Holy One of Israel. |
| 4 | Daniel 7:25 | He will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times and laws; and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time. |
| 5 | 2 Thessalonians 2:4 | He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 28:9 | Will you still say, ‘I am a god,’ in the presence of those who slay you? You will be only a man, not a god, in the hands of those who wound you. |
| 7 | Isaiah 41:16 | You will winnow them, and a wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the LORD; you will glory in the Holy One of Israel. |
| 8 | Isaiah 10:13–15 | For he says: ‘By the strength of my hand I have done this, and by my wisdom, for I am clever. I have removed the boundaries of nations and plundered their treasures; like a mighty one I subdued their rulers. My hand reached as into a nest to seize the wealth of the nations. Like one gathering abandoned eggs, I gathered all the earth. No wing fluttered, no beak opened or chirped.’” Does an axe raise itself above the one who swings it? Does a saw boast over him who saws with it? It would be like a rod waving the one who lifts it, or a staff lifting him who is not wood! |
| 9 | Isaiah 43:3 | For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your place. |
| 10 | Isaiah 2:11 | The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. |
Isaiah 37:23 Summary
[Isaiah 37:23 reminds us that God will not tolerate pride or blasphemy, and He will judge those who challenge His authority, as seen in scriptures like Psalm 138:6 and Luke 1:51-53. This verse teaches us to be humble and recognize God's sovereignty in all aspects of life. By understanding God's holiness and our place before Him, as taught in Leviticus 11:44-45, we can cultivate a heart of humility and reverence, living in awe of the Holy One of Israel.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the context of Isaiah 37:23?
Isaiah 37:23 is part of a message from God to Sennacherib, the king of Assyria, in response to his taunts against the Lord, as seen in Isaiah 37:21-25 and supported by other scriptures like 2 Kings 19:20-37.
Who is the Holy One of Israel?
The Holy One of Israel is a title given to God in the Bible, emphasizing His holiness and unique relationship with Israel, as seen in Isaiah 37:23 and also in Isaiah 1:4 and Leviticus 11:44-45.
Why does God respond so strongly to Sennacherib's taunts?
God responds strongly because Sennacherib's actions and words are a direct challenge to God's authority and sovereignty, as seen in Isaiah 37:23-25, and similar challenges are addressed in other scriptures like Exodus 15:11 and Psalm 2:1-4.
What does this verse teach about pride and humility?
Isaiah 37:23 teaches that pride, especially when directed against God, is sinful and will be judged, as also seen in Proverbs 16:18 and 1 Peter 5:6-7, emphasizing the importance of humility before God.
Reflection Questions
- How do I recognize and respond to pride in my own life, especially when it leads me to challenge God's authority?
- In what ways can I, like Sennacherib, unintentionally taunt or blaspheme God through my actions or words, and how can I correct this?
- What does it mean for me to lift my eyes in pride against the Holy One of Israel, and how can I cultivate humility instead?
- How does understanding God as the Holy One of Israel impact my relationship with Him and my daily life, especially in times of challenge or doubt?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 37:23
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 37:23
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 37:23
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 37:23
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 37:23
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 37:23
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 37:23
Sermons on Isaiah 37:23
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Your Battle Is the Lord’s (See 2 Chronicles 20:15) by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that the battles we face are ultimately the Lord's, not ours. He draws from 2 Chronicles 20, where King Jehoshaphat and his people seek God in the face o |
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The Deception of Pride by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the dangers of pride in his sermon 'The Deception of Pride,' explaining how it can lead to a lack of love, critical attitudes, and a false sense of securit |
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What Is the Biggest Sin ? by Anton Bosch | Anton Bosch emphasizes the destructive nature of pride, highlighting how it is the root sin that leads many to Hell and causes Christians to miss out on God's blessings. Pride blin |
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Luke 14:11 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the principle that true exaltation comes through humility, as demonstrated by Jesus during a dinner at a Pharisee's house. Observing the guests vying for pla |
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Ger-12 Martyrdom by Art Katz | In this sermon, Arthur Katz discusses the power of the cross and the victory of God. He emphasizes the importance of demonstrating the self-sacrificing nature of Jesus Christ, who |
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Skyland Conference 1979-11 Report on the Mideast by Aldy Fam Fanous | In this sermon, the speaker recounts a personal experience of being protected from shrapnel during a bombing. Despite the danger, the speaker and their family were miraculously unh |
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Christians in the Great Tribulation - Part 2 by Edgar Reich | This sermon delves into the presence of Christians in the Great Tribulation as depicted in the Bible, focusing on the persecution they will face under the Antichrist's rule. It emp |







