Isaiah 37:15

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And Hezekiah prayed unto the LORD, saying,

Complete Jewish Bible:

This is the prayer that Hizkiyahu prayed to ADONAI:

Berean Standard Bible:

And Hezekiah prayed to the LORD:

American Standard Version:

And Hezekiah prayed unto Jehovah, saying,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And Hezekiah^{H2396} prayed^{H6419} unto the LORD^{H3068}, saying^{H559},

Cross-References (KJV):

Explore This Verse Across Other Resources:

BibleHub.com BibleRef.com

Commentary for Isaiah 37:15

Isaiah 37:15 captures a pivotal moment in the history of Judah during the reign of King Hezekiah. The verse itself is brief, stating simply, "And Hezekiah prayed unto the LORD, saying," but it serves as a transition into a longer prayer that follows in the subsequent verses. The historical context is the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem in 701 BCE. The Assyrian empire, under the rule of Sennacherib, had already conquered much of the Near East and was now threatening the last remaining independent kingdom of Israel, Judah.

The themes present in this verse include faith, prayer, and divine intervention in the face of overwhelming military might. Hezekiah, confronted with the might of Assyria and the blasphemous taunts of Sennacherib, turns to God in a moment of crisis. His prayer is an act of humility and trust in God's power and faithfulness to His people, despite the dire circumstances. This moment of prayer is a turning point in the narrative, as it leads to God's direct response to the Assyrian threat and the miraculous deliverance of Jerusalem, which is recounted later in the chapter.

The verse reflects the broader biblical theme that God hears the prayers of the faithful and can intervene in history to save and protect His people. It also highlights the importance of leadership that is grounded in faith and reliant on divine assistance rather than solely on human strength or political alliances. Hezekiah's prayer exemplifies the kind of spiritual leadership that the biblical authors uphold as ideal for the people of Israel.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H2396
   There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חִזְקִיָּה
   Transliteration: Chizqîyâh
   Pronunciation: khiz-kee-yaw'
   Description: or חִזְקִיָּהוּ; also יְחִזְקִיָּה; or יְחִזְקִיָּהוּ; from חָזַק and יָהּ; strengthened of Jah; Chizkijah, a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites; Hezekiah, Hizkiah, Hizkijah. Compare יְחִזְקִיָּה.
   
2. Strong's Number: H6419
   There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּלַל
   Transliteration: pâlal
   Pronunciation: paw-lal'
   Description: a primitive root; to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray; intreat, judge(-ment), (make) pray(-er, -ing), make supplication.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
4. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.