Isaiah 37:5

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.

Complete Jewish Bible:

When King Hizkiyahu's servants came to Yesha'yahu,

Berean Standard Bible:

So the servants of King Hezekiah went to Isaiah,

American Standard Version:

So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

So the servants^{H5650} of king^{H4428} Hezekiah^{H2396} came^{H935} to Isaiah^{H3470}.

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Commentary for Isaiah 37:5

Isaiah 37:5 is a verse set within the broader historical context of the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem during the reign of King Hezekiah, around 701 BCE. The Assyrian Empire, under the rule of Sennacherib, had already conquered much of the ancient Near East and was now threatening the Kingdom of Judah. This verse specifically captures a moment of crisis in which Hezekiah's servants are sent to the prophet Isaiah, seeking his counsel and intercession on behalf of the besieged city and its people.

The themes present in this verse include the dire circumstances facing the nation, the reliance on divine intervention in times of distress, and the role of the prophet as an intermediary between God and the people. Hezekiah, known for his religious reforms and efforts to restore the worship of Yahweh, turns to Isaiah, a man of God, in recognition of the power of prayer and the need for spiritual guidance. This act of seeking counsel from a prophet underscores the ancient Israelite belief in the efficacy of prophetic wisdom and the importance of aligning with God's will during periods of national emergency.

In the verses that follow, Hezekiah's message to Isaiah reflects his understanding that the fate of Jerusalem is not merely a political or military matter but a spiritual one, as the Assyrian taunts against Judah's reliance on Yahweh have profound theological implications. Thus, Isaiah 37:5 is a pivotal moment in the narrative, highlighting the intersection of faith and politics, and setting the stage for one of the Bible's most dramatic accounts of divine deliverance.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H5650
   There are 714 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֶבֶד
   Transliteration: ʻebed
   Pronunciation: eh'-bed
   Description: from עָבַד; a servant; [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant.
   
2. Strong's Number: H4428
   There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
   Transliteration: melek
   Pronunciation: meh'-lek
   Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: H935
   There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בּוֹא
   Transliteration: bôwʼ
   Pronunciation: bo
   Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); 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.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3470
   There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְשַׁעְיָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉshaʻyâh
   Pronunciation: yesh-ah-yaw'
   Description: or יְשַׁעְיָהוּ; from יָשַׁע and יָהּ; Jah has saved; Jeshajah, the name of seven Israelites; Isaiah, Jesaiah, Jeshaiah.