Isaiah 37:35
Isaiah 37:35 in Multiple Translations
‘I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”
For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.
For I will defend this city to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.
For I will keep this town safe, for my honour, and for the honour of my servant David.
I will defend this city and save it, for my own sake and for the sake of my servant David.”
For I will defend this citie to saue it, for mine owne sake, and for my seruant Dauids sake.
And I have covered over this city, To save it, for Mine own sake, And for the sake of David My servant.'
‘For I will defend this city to save it, for my own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.’”
For I will defend this city, to save it for my own sake, and for my servant David's sake.
And I will protect this city, and will save it for my own sake, and for the sake of David my servant.
For the sake of my own reputation and because of what I promised King David, who served me well, I will defend this city and prevent it from being destroyed.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 37:35
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Isaiah 37:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/גַנּוֹתִ֛י
עַל
הָ/עִ֥יר
הַ/זֹּ֖את
לְ/הֽוֹשִׁיעָ֑/הּ
לְמַֽעֲנִ֔/י
וּ/לְמַ֖עַן
דָּוִ֥ד
עַבְדִּֽ/י
וְ/גַנּוֹתִ֛י
gânan
H1598
to defend
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הָ/עִ֥יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Art | N-fs
הַ/זֹּ֖את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Art | Pron
לְ/הֽוֹשִׁיעָ֑/הּ
yâshaʻ
H3467
to save
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a | Suff
לְמַֽעֲנִ֔/י
maʻan
H4616
because
Prep | Suff
וּ/לְמַ֖עַן
maʻan
H4616
because
Conj | Prep
דָּוִ֥ד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
עַבְדִּֽ/י
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 37:35
וְ/גַנּוֹתִ֛י
gânan
H1598
"to defend"
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
To defend means to protect someone or something from harm. In the Bible, this word is used to describe God's protection of his people. It can also mean to surround or cover something to keep it safe.
Definition: 1) to defend, cover, surround 1a) (Qal) to defend 1b) (Hiphil) to defend
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: defend. See also: 2 Kings 19:34; Isaiah 37:35; Isaiah 31:5.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הָ/עִ֥יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Art | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
הַ/זֹּ֖את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Art | Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
לְ/הֽוֹשִׁיעָ֑/הּ
yâshaʻ
H3467
"to save"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a | Suff
Means to save or be delivered, used in the Bible to describe being freed from danger or trouble, like in battle or from moral struggles, as seen in the Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to save, be saved, be delivered 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be liberated, be saved, be delivered 1a2) to be saved (in battle), be victorious 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to save, deliver 1b2) to save from moral troubles 1b3) to give victory to
Usage: Occurs in 198 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. See also: Exodus 2:17; Psalms 55:17; Psalms 3:8.
לְמַֽעֲנִ֔/י
maʻan
H4616
"because"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means because of something or for a specific purpose. It is used to explain why something happens or is done. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's intentions or purposes.
Definition: 1) purpose, intent prep 1a) for the sake of 1b) in view of, on account of 1c) for the purpose of, to the intent that, in order to conj 1d) to the end that
Usage: Occurs in 252 OT verses. KJV: because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to. See also: Genesis 12:13; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 5:9.
וּ/לְמַ֖עַן
maʻan
H4616
"because"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means because of something or for a specific purpose. It is used to explain why something happens or is done. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's intentions or purposes.
Definition: 1) purpose, intent prep 1a) for the sake of 1b) in view of, on account of 1c) for the purpose of, to the intent that, in order to conj 1d) to the end that
Usage: Occurs in 252 OT verses. KJV: because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to. See also: Genesis 12:13; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 5:9.
דָּוִ֥ד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
עַבְדִּֽ/י
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-ms | 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.
Study Notes — Isaiah 37:35
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 37:35 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 37:35
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 37:35
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 37:35
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 37:35
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 37:35
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 37:35
- Sermons on Isaiah 37:35
Context — Sennacherib’s Fall Prophesied
33So this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria: ‘He will not enter this city or shoot an arrow into it. He will not come before it with a shield or build up a siege ramp against it.
34He will go back the way he came, and he will not enter this city,’ declares the LORD.
35‘I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”
36Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! 37So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and withdrew. He returned to Nineveh and stayed there.Cross References
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| 1 | 2 Kings 20:6 | I will add fifteen years to your life. And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for My sake and for the sake of My servant David.’” |
| 2 | Isaiah 38:6 | And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city. |
| 3 | Isaiah 31:5 | Like birds hovering overhead, so the LORD of Hosts will protect Jerusalem. He will shield it and deliver it; He will pass over it and preserve it.” |
| 4 | Ephesians 1:14 | who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 23:5–6 | Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. |
| 6 | Isaiah 43:25 | I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 33:15–16 | In those days and at that time I will cause to sprout for David a righteous Branch, and He will administer justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely, and this is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 37:24–25 | My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. They will follow My ordinances and keep and observe My statutes. They will live in the land that I gave to My servant Jacob, where your fathers lived. They will live there forever with their children and grandchildren, and My servant David will be their prince forever. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 30:9 | Instead, they will serve the LORD their God and David their king, whom I will raise up for them. |
| 10 | Ezekiel 20:9 | But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned in the eyes of the nations among whom they were living, in whose sight I had revealed Myself to Israel by bringing them out of the land of Egypt. |
Isaiah 37:35 Summary
This verse means that God is promising to protect the city of Jerusalem from the army of Assyria, and He's doing it because of His love for the city and for His servant David. It's like when a parent protects their child because they love them and want to keep them safe. God is showing His power and care for His people, just like He does for us today (Psalm 23:4, Jeremiah 29:11). He wants us to trust Him and know that He's always working for our good.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God will defend the city for His own sake?
This means that God's reputation and glory are at stake, and He will act to protect the city and fulfill His promises, as seen in Isaiah 48:11 and Ezekiel 36:22-23.
Why does God mention His servant David in this verse?
God is reminding Himself and others of His covenant promises to David, as stated in 2 Samuel 7:12-16, and He is committed to fulfilling those promises for David's sake.
How does this verse relate to the idea of God's sovereignty?
This verse demonstrates God's sovereignty over human events, as He declares His intention to defend the city and override the plans of the king of Assyria, much like He did in the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis, particularly in Genesis 45:5 and Genesis 50:20.
Can we apply this verse to our own lives and circumstances?
While the specific context of this verse is unique, the principle of God's protection and care for His people can be applied to our own lives, as seen in Psalm 91:1-2 and Romans 8:28, where God promises to work all things for the good of those who love Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has defended and protected you in your own life, and how can you thank Him for those times?
- How does the fact that God is committed to fulfilling His promises for the sake of His servants, like David, encourage you to trust Him with your own life and circumstances?
- In what ways can you see God's sovereignty at work in the world around you, and how can you surrender to His will in your own life?
- What are some areas of your life where you need God's defense and protection, and how can you pray for His intervention in those areas?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 37:35
For I will defend this city to save it,.... Or, "shield it"; and if God will be the shield and protection of any place or people, they must needs be safe; who can hurt them?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 37:35
For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake. I will defend this city. Notwithstanding Hezekiah's measures of defense (2 Chronicles 32:3-5), Yahweh was its true defender.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 37:35
(35) For mine own sake . . .—The words set forth, as it were, the two motives of Jehovah’s action: “for His own sake,” as asserting His majesty against the blasphemy of the Assyrians; for “David’s sake,” as mindful of the promise made to him, showing, in the spirit of the second commandment, that the good as well as the evil influences of men survive, and that a later generation may profit by the good that was in its predecessor, as well as suffer for its guilt.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 37:35
35. I will defend this city] Cf. ch. Isaiah 31:5, where the same verb is used. for my servant David’s sake] An expression of frequent occurrence in the books of Kings. See 1 Kings 11:13; 1 Kings 11:34; 1 Kings 15:4; 2 Kings 8:19.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 37:35
For I will defend this city - Notwithstanding all that Hezekiah had done to put it in a posture of defense (2 Chronicles 32:1, following) still it was Yahweh alone who could preserve it.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 37:35
33-36. Thus far strongly assuring Hezekiah, Isaiah here gives definite details of the grounds of this assurance.
Sermons on Isaiah 37:35
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 37:14 - Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of the descendants of Jacob and their journey out of Egypt. He highlights the encounter between Balaam and King Balak, where Balaam |
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Homily 26 on Matthew by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the story of the centurion who displayed great faith in Jesus, believing in His authority to heal his servant with just a word. Chrysostom highlights th |
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God's Protective Power by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes God's protective power, using the imagery of birds to illustrate how God defends and delivers His people, much like a mother hen protects her chicks. He |
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Psalms 102:16 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the desolation of Zion as a consequence of rejecting the Messiah, emphasizing that God scattered His people and left the land barren. However, he highlights G |
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(Ephesians) Sealed by the Spirit by Brian Brodersen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that everything that happens in our lives is under the control of God's loving hands. The speaker highlights various verses from the Bible to |
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Unsearchable Riches of Christ - Part 3 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of balance and completeness in relation to God's possession and redemption. Using the parables of the lost son, lost sheep, and lo |
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Is God for Us or for Himself? by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of praise and delight in our lives. He uses examples such as praising a baby's features, cheering for a sports team, and admir |