Isaiah 38:6
Isaiah 38:6 in Multiple Translations
And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city.
And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria: and I will defend this city.
And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city.
And I will keep you and this town safe from the hands of the king of Assyria: and I will keep watch over this town.
I will save you and this city from the king of Assyria. I will defend this city.
And I will deliuer thee out of the hand of the King of Asshur, and this citie: for I will defende this citie.
and out of the hand of the king of Asshur I deliver thee and this city, and have covered over this city.
I will deliver you and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria, and I will defend this city.
And I will deliver thee and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria: and I will defend this city.
And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of the Assyrians, and I will protect it.
And, I will rescue you and this city from the power [MTY] of the King of Assyria. I will defend this city.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 38:6
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Isaiah 38:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִ/כַּ֤ף
מֶֽלֶךְ
אַשּׁוּר֙
אַצִּ֣ילְ/ךָ֔
וְ/אֵ֖ת
הָ/עִ֣יר
הַ/זֹּ֑את
וְ/גַנּוֹתִ֖י
עַל
הָ/עִ֥יר
הַ/זֹּֽאת
וּ/מִ/כַּ֤ף
kaph
H3709
palm
Conj | Prep | N-fs
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
אַשּׁוּר֙
ʼAshshûwr
H804
Asshur
N-proper
אַצִּ֣ילְ/ךָ֔
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs | Suff
וְ/אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הָ/עִ֣יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Art | N-fs
הַ/זֹּ֑את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Art | Pron
וְ/גַנּוֹתִ֖י
gânan
H1598
to defend
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הָ/עִ֥יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Art | N-fs
הַ/זֹּֽאת
zôʼth
H2063
this
Art | Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 38:6
וּ/מִ/כַּ֤ף
kaph
H3709
"palm"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to the palm of the hand, like in Exodus 29 where it describes the priest's hands being filled with offerings. It can also symbolize power or strength, like in Psalm 16. It's about the hand or its shape.
Definition: : palm/hand 1) palm, hand, sole, palm of the hand, hollow or flat of the hand 1a) palm, hollow or flat of the hand 1b) power 1c) sole (of the foot) 1d) hollow, objects, bending objects, bent objects 1d1) of thigh-joint 1d2) pan, vessel (as hollow) 1d3) hollow (of sling) 1d4) hand-shaped branches or fronds (of palm trees) 1d5) handles (as bent)
Usage: Occurs in 180 OT verses. KJV: branch, [phrase] foot, hand((-ful), -dle, (-led)), hollow, middle, palm, paw, power, sole, spoon. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Chronicles 6:13; Psalms 7:4.
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
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.
אַשּׁוּר֙
ʼAshshûwr
H804
"Asshur"
N-proper
Asshur was the second son of Shem and the ancestor of the Assyrians, mentioned in Genesis 10:22. The name Asshur means 'a step'.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.22; son of: Shem (H8035); brother of: Elam (H5867C), Arpachshad (H0775), Lud (H3865) and Aram (H0758) § Asshur or Assyria = "a step" 1) the second son of Shem, eponymous ancestor of the Assyrians 2) the people of Assyria 3) the nation, Assyria 4) the land, Assyria or Asshur
Usage: Occurs in 138 OT verses. KJV: Asshur, Assur, Assyria, Assyrians. See H838 (אָשֻׁר). See also: Genesis 2:14; Isaiah 7:20; Psalms 83:9.
אַצִּ֣ילְ/ךָ֔
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs | Suff
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
וְ/אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הָ/עִ֣יר
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/זֹּ֑את
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.
וְ/גַנּוֹתִ֖י
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/זֹּֽאת
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.
Study Notes — Isaiah 38:6
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- Isaiah 38:6 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 38:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 38:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 38:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 38:6
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 38:6
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 38:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 38:6
- Sermons on Isaiah 38:6
Context — Hezekiah’s Illness and Recovery
4And the word of the LORD came to Isaiah, saying,
5“Go and tell Hezekiah that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will add fifteen years to your life.
6And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city.
7This will be a sign to you from the LORD that He will do what He has promised: 8I will make the sun’s shadow that falls on the stairway of Ahaz go back ten steps.’” So the sunlight went back the ten steps it had descended.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 37:35 | ‘I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’” |
| 2 | Isaiah 31:4–5 | For this is what the LORD has said to me: “Like a lion roaring or a young lion over its prey— and though a band of shepherds is called out against it, it is not terrified by their shouting or subdued by their clamor— so the LORD of Hosts will come down to do battle on Mount Zion and its heights. 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.” |
| 3 | Isaiah 12:6 | Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.” |
| 4 | 2 Timothy 4:17 | But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 32:22 | So the LORD saved Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem from the hands of King Sennacherib of Assyria and all the others, and He gave them rest on every side. |
Isaiah 38:6 Summary
[Isaiah 38:6 is a promise from God to deliver Hezekiah and the city from the king of Assyria, showing His power and faithfulness. This promise is a reminder that God is always with us and will protect us, just like He did for the Israelites in Exodus 14:13-31. We can trust God to defend and care for us, just like He promised to do for Hezekiah and the city, as seen in Psalm 121:3-8. By trusting in God's power and faithfulness, we can face our own challenges and struggles with confidence and hope.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of God's promise to deliver Hezekiah and the city from the king of Assyria?
God's promise to deliver Hezekiah and the city from the king of Assyria demonstrates His power and faithfulness, as seen in Isaiah 38:6, and is reminiscent of His deliverance of the Israelites from the Egyptians in Exodus 14:13-31.
How does this verse relate to Hezekiah's prayer and tears?
This verse is a direct response to Hezekiah's prayer and tears, as mentioned in Isaiah 38:5, where God says He has heard his prayer and seen his tears, and will add fifteen years to his life.
What does it mean for God to defend the city?
For God to defend the city means He will protect it from harm and destruction, as promised in Isaiah 38:6, and is similar to His promise to protect and care for His people in Psalm 121:3-8.
Is this promise only for Hezekiah and the city, or is it applicable to us today?
While this specific promise was made to Hezekiah and the city, the principle of God's deliverance and protection is applicable to all believers, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Psalm 34:17-20.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God's deliverance and protection, and how can I trust Him to provide it?
- How does God's faithfulness to Hezekiah and the city encourage me to trust Him in my own struggles and challenges?
- In what ways can I, like Hezekiah, demonstrate my dependence on God through prayer and tears, and trust Him to answer my prayers?
- What does this verse teach me about God's power and ability to defend and protect His people, and how can I apply this to my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 38:6
And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria,.... So that it seems that Hezekiah's sickness was while the king of Assyria was near the city of Jerusalem, and about to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 38:6
And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria: and I will defend this city.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 38:6
Isaiah 38:6 And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria: and I will defend this city. Ver. 6. See 2 Kings 20:6-7
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 38:6
Verse 6. I will defend this city.] The other copy, 2Kg 20:6, adds: "for mine own sake, and for the sake of David my servant;" and the sentence seems somewhat abrupt without it.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 38:6
6. This is the only verse which would lead us to suppose that the events synchronised with Sennacherib’s invasion; but its genuineness is doubtful. An unqualified assurance of deliverance is hardly consistent with the prophet’s attitude to the king’s policy at the time supposed. Hezekiah was deeply committed to projects of rebellion in the first years of Sennacherib’s reign, and a political message from Isaiah in those circumstances could hardly fail to be accompanied by a warning against the tendency which prevailed at the court. Since the verse breaks the connexion between Isaiah 38:5; Isaiah 38:7, and since the latter part is a reproduction (in 2 Kings an exact reproduction) of ch. Isaiah 37:35, there are some grounds for supposing that it has been inserted by the compiler of the books of Kings.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 38:6
And I will deliver thee and this city - The purport of this promise is, that he and the city should be finally and entirely delivered from all danger of invasion from the Assyrians.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 38:6
6. This verse has been taken by some to imply that Hezekiah’s sickness was at the beginning of the Assyrian invasion. This seems gratuitous, or assumed without adequate support. See Isaiah 39:1.
Sermons on Isaiah 38:6
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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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Glimpses of the Future - Part 5 by Derek Prince | This sermon delves into the prophetic Scriptures concerning Jesus, emphasizing how every aspect of His life fulfilled the prophecies, showcasing His submission to the authority of |
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There's a Lion in the Streets by Jack Hyles | In this sermon, the speaker shares personal anecdotes and encourages listeners to overcome obstacles in their spiritual journey. He emphasizes the importance of taking action and n |
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The Lion by Harriet N. Cook | Harriet N. Cook delves into the symbolism of the lion in the Bible, highlighting its strength, boldness, and predatory nature as described in various verses. The lion is portrayed |
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The Gladness of God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of experiencing the joy and gladness of the Lord. He encourages the congregation to come down from the balcony, any exit, or |
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Through the Bible - Isaiah - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of delivering a strong message to people whose hearts are insensitive and ears are dull. He references Jesus quoting from Isai |