Isaiah 37:5
Isaiah 37:5 in Multiple Translations
So the servants of King Hezekiah went to Isaiah,
So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
So the servants of King Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
After Hezekiah's officials delivered his message to Isaiah,
So the seruants of the King Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
And the servants of king Hezekiah come in unto Isaiah,
So the servants of King Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
And the servants of Ezechias came to Isaias.
After those men gave me that message,
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 37:5
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Isaiah 37:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּבֹ֗אוּ
עַבְדֵ֛י
הַ/מֶּ֥לֶךְ
חִזְקִיָּ֖הוּ
אֶל
יְשַׁעְיָֽהוּ
וַ/יָּבֹ֗אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
עַבְדֵ֛י
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-mp
הַ/מֶּ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
חִזְקִיָּ֖הוּ
Chizqîyâh
H2396
Hezekiah
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
יְשַׁעְיָֽהוּ
Yᵉshaʻyâh
H3470
Jeshaiah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 37:5
וַ/יָּבֹ֗אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
עַבְדֵ֛י
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-mp
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/מֶּ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | 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.
חִזְקִיָּ֖הוּ
Chizqîyâh
H2396
"Hezekiah"
N-proper
Hezekiah was a king of Judah who served Jehovah and removed idolatrous practices. He was the son of Ahaz and Abijah, and a great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet. His name means Jehovah is my strength.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Zep.1.1; father of: Amariah (H0568O) § Hezekiah or Hizkiah or Hizkijah = "Jehovah is my strength" 1) 12th king of Judah, son of Ahaz and Abijah; a good king in that he served Jehovah and did away with idolatrous practices 2) great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet 3) son of Neariah, a descendant of David 4) head of a family of returning exiles in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: Hezekiah, Hizkiah, Hizkijah. Compare H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה). See also: 2 Kings 16:20; 2 Chronicles 31:20; Proverbs 25:1.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יְשַׁעְיָֽהוּ
Yᵉshaʻyâh
H3470
"Jeshaiah"
N-proper
Jeshaiah means 'Jehovah has saved' and is the name of several Israelites, including a son of Hananiah and a chief of the house of Elam, as mentioned in Nehemiah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.25.3; son of: Jeduthun (H3038); brother of: Obed-edom (H5654), Mattithiah (H4993H), Gedaliah (H1436I), Zeri (H6874), Hashabiah (H2811I) § Isaiah or Jesaiah or Jeshaiah = "Jehovah has saved" 1) son of Hananiah, brother of Pelatiah, and grandson of Zerubbabel 2) a Benjamite 3) son of Athaliah and chief of the house of Elam who returned with Ezra 4) a chief of the descendants of Merari who returned with Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Isaiah, Jesaiah, Jeshaiah. See also: 2 Kings 19:2; 2 Chronicles 32:32; Isaiah 1:1.
Study Notes — Isaiah 37:5
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Context — Isaiah’s Message of Deliverance
3to tell him, “This is what Hezekiah says: Today is a day of distress, rebuke, and disgrace; for children have come to the point of birth, but there is no strength to deliver them.
4Perhaps the LORD your God will hear the words of the Rabshakeh, whom his master the king of Assyria has sent to defy the living God, and He will rebuke him for the words that the LORD your God has heard. Therefore lift up a prayer for the remnant that still survives.”
5So the servants of King Hezekiah went to Isaiah,
6who replied, “Tell your master that this is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid of the words you have heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed Me. 7Behold, I will put a spirit in him so that he will hear a rumor and return to his own land, where I will cause him to fall by the sword.’”Isaiah 37:5 Summary
[This verse shows that King Hezekiah's servants went to Isaiah to ask for his help and guidance during a very difficult time, as the Assyrian army was threatening Jerusalem, and Hezekiah was looking to the Lord for deliverance, as seen in Isaiah 37:3-4. Isaiah, as a prophet of the Lord, was able to provide spiritual guidance and encouragement to Hezekiah, and we can learn from Hezekiah's example by seeking the Lord's guidance and intervention in our own lives, just like it says in Jeremiah 29:12-13, where the Lord promises to hear our prayers and deliver us. We can also see the importance of having a strong support system, like Hezekiah had with Isaiah, to help us navigate life's challenges, as mentioned in Hebrews 10:24-25. By trusting in the Lord and seeking His guidance, we can find peace and comfort, even in the midst of trouble, as the Lord promises in Isaiah 26:3.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did King Hezekiah's servants go to Isaiah?
King Hezekiah's servants went to Isaiah to seek his counsel and prayer in a time of great distress, as seen in Isaiah 37:3-4, where Hezekiah asks Isaiah to pray for the remnant that still survives, and Isaiah 37:5 records their visit to Isaiah.
What was the role of Isaiah in the kingdom of Judah?
Isaiah was a prophet of the Lord, and as such, he played a significant role in the kingdom of Judah, serving as a spiritual advisor to King Hezekiah, as seen in Isaiah 37:5, and other scriptures like 2 Kings 19:1-7 and 2 Chronicles 32:20.
How did King Hezekiah demonstrate his faith in this situation?
King Hezekiah demonstrated his faith by sending his servants to Isaiah to seek the Lord's guidance and intervention, as recorded in Isaiah 37:5, which shows that Hezekiah was relying on the Lord and His prophet for help in this time of need, similar to what we see in Psalm 121:1-2, where the psalmist looks to the Lord for help.
What can we learn from King Hezekiah's actions in this verse?
We can learn the importance of seeking the Lord's guidance and intervention in times of trouble, just like King Hezekiah did, and also the value of having a strong spiritual support system, as Hezekiah had with Isaiah, as seen in other scriptures like Proverbs 11:14 and 24:6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can seek the Lord's guidance and intervention in my own life, just like King Hezekiah did?
- How can I, like King Hezekiah, demonstrate my faith in the Lord during difficult times?
- What role do spiritual leaders, like Isaiah, play in my life, and how can I seek their counsel and guidance?
- In what ways can I, like Hezekiah, trust in the Lord's power and promises to deliver me from my troubles, as seen in Isaiah 37:6-7?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 37:5
So the servants of King Hezekiah came to Isaiah. And delivered the above message to him from the king: these servants are mentioned Isaiah 37:2.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 37:5
So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 37:5
(5) So the servants . . .—Literally, And . . . The Authorised Version suggests that there was only one coming of the messengers. Possibly. however, the words imply a withdrawal between the delivery of their message and their coming a second time to receive his answer.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 37:5
5. The verse is really subordinate to Isaiah 37:6,—“And when the servants … came … Isaiah said,” &c.