Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Their people, drained of power, are dismayed and put to shame. They are like plants in the field, like tender green shoots, like grass sprouting on the roof, scorched before it grows up. New Living Translation That is why their people have so little power and are so frightened and confused. They are as weak as grass, as easily trampled as tender green shoots. They are like grass sprouting on a housetop, scorched before it can grow lush and tall. English Standard Version while their inhabitants, shorn of strength, are dismayed and confounded, and have become like plants of the field and like tender grass, like grass on the housetops, blighted before it is grown. Berean Standard Bible Therefore their inhabitants, devoid of power, are dismayed and ashamed. They are like plants in the field, tender green shoots, grass on the rooftops, scorched before it is grown. King James Bible Therefore their inhabitants were of small power, they were dismayed and confounded; they were as the grass of the field, and as the green herb, as the grass on the housetops, and as corn blasted before it be grown up. New King James Version Therefore their inhabitants had little power; They were dismayed and confounded; They were as the grass of the field And the green herb, As the grass on the housetops And grain blighted before it is grown. New American Standard Bible ‘Therefore their inhabitants were powerless, They were shattered and put to shame. They were like the vegetation of the field and the green grass, Like grass on the housetops that is scorched before it has grown. NASB 1995 ‘Therefore their inhabitants were short of strength, They were dismayed and put to shame; They were as the vegetation of the field and as the green herb, As grass on the housetops is scorched before it is grown up. NASB 1977 ‘Therefore their inhabitants were short of strength, They were dismayed and put to shame; They were as the vegetation of the field and as the green herb, As grass on the housetops is scorched before it is grown up. Legacy Standard Bible So their inhabitants were short of power, They were dismayed and put to shame; They were as the plant of the field and as the green herb, As grass on the rooftops is scorched before it rises. Amplified Bible ‘Therefore their inhabitants were powerless, They were shattered [in spirit] and put to shame; They were like plants of the field, the green herb, As grass on the housetops is scorched before it is grown up. Christian Standard Bible Their inhabitants have become powerless, dismayed, and ashamed. They are plants of the field, tender grass, grass on the rooftops, blasted by the east wind. Holman Christian Standard Bible Their inhabitants have become powerless, dismayed, and ashamed. They are plants of the field, tender grass, grass on the rooftops, blasted by the east wind. American Standard Version Therefore their inhabitants were of small power, they were dismayed and confounded; they were as the grass of the field, and as the green herb, as the grass on the housetops, and as grain blasted before it is grown up. Contemporary English Version Their people became weak, terribly confused. They were like wild flowers or tender young grass growing on a flat roof, scorched before it matures. English Revised Version Therefore their inhabitants were of small power, they were dismayed and confounded; they were as the grass of the field, and as the green herb, as the grass on the housetops, and as corn blasted before it be grown up. GOD'S WORD® Translation Those who live in these cities are weak, discouraged, and ashamed. They will be like plants in the field, like fresh, green grass on the roofs, scorched before it sprouted. Good News Translation The people who lived there were powerless; they were frightened and stunned. They were like grass in a field or weeds growing on a roof when the hot east wind blasts them. International Standard Version while their inhabitants, lacking strength, stand dismayed and confused. They were like vegetation out in the fields, and like green herbs— just as grass that grows on a housetop dries out before it can grow. Majority Standard Bible Therefore their inhabitants, devoid of power, are dismayed and ashamed. They are like plants in the field, tender green shoots, grass on the rooftops, scorched before it is grown. NET Bible Their residents are powerless, they are terrified and ashamed. They are as short-lived as plants in the field, or green vegetation. They are as short-lived as grass on the rooftops when it is scorched by the east wind. New Heart English Bible Therefore their inhabitants were of small power. They were dismayed and confounded. They were like the grass of the field, and like the green herb, like the grass on the rooftops when it is scorched by the east wind. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore their inhabitants were of small power, they were dismayed and confounded; they were as the grass of the field, and as the green herb, as the grass on the house-tops, and as corn blasted before it is grown up. World English Bible Therefore their inhabitants had little power. They were dismayed and confounded. They were like the grass of the field and like the green herb, like the grass on the housetops and like grain blasted before it has grown up. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd their inhabitants [are] feeble-handed, "" They were broken down, and are dried up, "" They have been the herb of the field, "" And the greenness of the tender grass, "" Grass of the roofs, "" And blasted grain—before it has risen up! Young's Literal Translation And their inhabitants are feeble-handed, They were broken down, and are dried up, They have been the herb of the field, And the greenness of the tender grass, Grass of the roofs, And blasted corn -- before it hath risen up! Smith's Literal Translation And the inhabitants were short of hand, they were terrified and they were ashamed; they were the grass of the field and the green herbage, and the grass of the roofs, and blasted before it rose up. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the inhabitants of them, were weak of hand, they trembled and were confounded, they became like the grass of the field, and the green herb on the tops of houses, which withered before it came to maturity. Catholic Public Domain Version And whoever may settle in these, they have trembled, with a weak hand, and they have been confounded. They have become like the hay of the field, and like weeds sprouting on the rooftops, which dry up before they reached maturity. New American Bible Their people powerless, dismayed and distraught. They are plants of the field, green growth, thatch on the rooftops, Grain scorched by the east wind. New Revised Standard Version while their inhabitants, shorn of strength, are dismayed and confounded; they have become like plants of the field and like tender grass, like grass on the housetops, blighted before it is grown. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore their inhabitants became weak, they were defeated and confounded, and became like the grass of the field and like the green herb, like the grass on the housetops, and like tender grass blasted before it is grown up. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because their power has become feeble, they are broken down, and they are ashamed, and they have become as grass of the field and like green sprouts of spring, and like the grass of a rooftop, and like a tender sprout before the stalk. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore their inhabitants were of small power, They were dismayed and confounded; They were as the grass of the field, And as the green herb, As the grass on the housetops, And as corn blasted before it is grown up. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they that dwelt in them were weak in hand, they quaked and were confounded, they became as grass of the field, or as the green herb, the grass growing on houses, and that which is trodden down by him that stands upon it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Fall of Sennacherib Prophesied…25Have you not heard? Long ago I ordained it; in days of old I planned it. Now I have brought it to pass, that you should crush fortified cities into piles of rubble. 26Therefore their inhabitants, devoid of power, are dismayed and ashamed. They are like plants in the field, tender green shoots, grass on the rooftops, scorched before it is grown. 27But I know your sitting down, your going out and coming in, and your raging against Me.… Cross References Isaiah 37:27 Therefore their inhabitants, devoid of power, are dismayed and ashamed. They are like plants in the field, tender green shoots, grass on the rooftops, scorched before it is grown. Psalm 129:6 May they be like grass on the rooftops, which withers before it can grow, Psalm 37:2 For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender plants. Isaiah 40:24 No sooner are they planted, no sooner are they sown, no sooner have their stems taken root in the ground, than He blows on them and they wither, and a whirlwind sweeps them away like stubble. Job 8:12 While the shoots are still uncut, they dry up more quickly than grass. Job 18:16 The roots beneath him dry up, and the branches above him wither away. Job 20:5-8 the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary? / Though his arrogance reaches the heavens, and his head touches the clouds, / he will perish forever, like his own dung; those who had seen him will ask, ‘Where is he?’ ... Psalm 92:7 that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed. Psalm 103:15-16 As for man, his days are like grass—he blooms like a flower of the field; / when the wind passes over, it vanishes, and its place remembers it no more. Isaiah 16:8 For the fields of Heshbon have withered, along with the grapevines of Sibmah. The rulers of the nations have trampled its choicest vines, which had reached as far as Jazer and spread toward the desert. Their shoots had spread out and passed over the sea. Isaiah 34:4 All the stars of heaven will be dissolved. The skies will be rolled up like a scroll, and all their stars will fall like withered leaves from the vine, like foliage from the fig tree. Matthew 13:6 But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. James 1:11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits. 1 Peter 1:24 For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, Matthew 21:19 Seeing a fig tree by the road, He went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. “May you never bear fruit again!” He said. And immediately the tree withered. Treasury of Scripture Therefore their inhabitants were of small power, they were dismayed and confounded; they were as the grass of the field, and as the green herb, as the grass on the house tops, and as corn blasted before it be grown up. of small power. Numbers 11:23 And the LORD said unto Moses, Is the LORD'S hand waxed short? thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass unto thee or not. Numbers 14:9 Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not. Psalm 48:4-7 For, lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together… they were. Psalm 92:7 When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish; it is that they shall be destroyed for ever: Psalm 102:11 My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass. Isaiah 40:6-8 The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field: … the grass. Psalm 129:6-8 Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth up: … Jump to Previous Blasted Confounded Corn Dismayed Dried Feeble-Handed Field Grain Grass Green Growing Grown Grows Herb House Housetops House-Tops Inhabitants Plant Plants Power Powerless Roof Scorched Shame Shoots Shorn Short Small Sprouting Strength Tender Tops Townsmen VegetationJump to Next Blasted Confounded Corn Dismayed Dried Feeble-Handed Field Grain Grass Green Growing Grown Grows Herb House Housetops House-Tops Inhabitants Plant Plants Power Powerless Roof Scorched Shame Shoots Shorn Short Small Sprouting Strength Tender Tops Townsmen Vegetation2 Kings 19 1. Hezekiah, in mourning, sends to Isaiah to pray for them.6. Isaiah comforts them. 8. Sennacherib, going to encounter Tirhakah, sends a blasphemous letter to Hezekiah. 14. Hezekiah's prayer. 20. Isaiah's prophecy of the destruction of Sennacherib, and the good of Zion. 35. An angel slays the Assyrians. 36. Sennacherib is slain by his own sons. Therefore their inhabitants, devoid of power, This phrase highlights the powerlessness of the people being referred to, likely the Assyrians or other enemies of Israel. In the biblical context, this powerlessness is attributed to divine intervention. Theologically, it underscores the belief that human strength is insignificant without God's support. Historically, the Assyrian Empire was known for its might, yet here, they are depicted as powerless, emphasizing God's sovereignty over nations. are dismayed and ashamed. They are like plants in the field, tender green shoots, grass on the rooftops, scorched before it is grown. Persons / Places / Events 1. HezekiahThe King of Judah during the time of the Assyrian threat. He is known for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to reform the religious practices of Judah. 2. Sennacherib The King of Assyria who invaded Judah and threatened Jerusalem. His campaign is a central event in this chapter. 3. Isaiah The prophet who provides counsel and reassurance to King Hezekiah, delivering God's messages during the Assyrian crisis. 4. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, under siege by the Assyrian army, representing the focal point of God's deliverance. 5. Assyrian Army The powerful military force led by Sennacherib, known for its conquests and threats against Judah. Teaching Points The Frailty of Human PowerHuman strength and achievements are temporary and can be easily diminished, as illustrated by the imagery of grass and plants. We should not place our trust in worldly power but in God. God's Sovereignty in Deliverance Despite the overwhelming threat from the Assyrians, God demonstrates His power to save and protect His people. Trust in God's sovereignty is crucial in times of crisis. The Role of Faithful Leadership Hezekiah's reliance on God and his consultation with the prophet Isaiah highlight the importance of seeking divine guidance and maintaining faith in leadership roles. The Importance of Prophetic Encouragement Isaiah's role underscores the value of prophetic voices that bring God's perspective and encouragement during challenging times. The Consequences of Pride and Arrogance Sennacherib's downfall serves as a warning against pride and arrogance, reminding us that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.(26) Of small power.--Literally, short-handed. (Comp. Isaiah 1:2, Isa_59:1.) Keil compares the well-known title of Artaxerxes I., Longimanus, the "long-handed," as if that epithet meant far-reaching in power. Thenius says that a frightened man draws in his arms (?) As the grass . . .--The as may better be omitted. They were field growth and green herbage; grass of the roofs and blasting before stalk. The sense seems imperfect, unless we supply the idea of withering away, as in Psalm 37:2; Psalm 90:5-6; Psalm 129:6; Isaiah 40 (5, 7. Instead of the word blasting the parallel text (Isaiah 37:27) has field--a difference of one letter. Thenius adopts this, and corrects stalk into east wind, no great change in the Hebrew. We thus get the appropriate expression: and a field before the east wind. . . . Verse 26. - Therefore their inhabitants were of small power; literally, were short of hand - unable, i.e., to make an effectual resistance. When God has decreed a change in the distribution of power among the nations, his providence works doubly. It infuses confidence and strength into the aggressive people, and spreads dismay and terror among those who are attacked. Unaccountable panics seize them - they seem paralyzed; instead of making every possible preparation for resistance, they fold their hands and do nothing. They are like fascinated birds before the stealthy advance of the serpent. They were dismayed and confounded. Historically, the prophet declares, this was the cause of the general collapse of the nations whom the Assyrians attacked. God put a craven fear into their hearts. They were as the grass of the field, and as the green herb, as the grass on the house-tops. The "grass of the field" is one of the most frequent similes for weakness. "All flesh is grass" (Isaiah 40:6); "They shall soon be cut down like the grass" (Psalm 37:2); "The grass withereth, the flower fadeth" (Isaiah 40:8); "I am withered like grass" (Psalm 102:11). In the hot sun of an Eastern sky nothing faded more quickly. But this weakness was intensified in the "grass of the house-tops." It "withered before it grew up" (Psalm 129:6). The depth of earth was so slight, the exposure so great, the heat so scorching, that it sank in death almost as soon as it had sprung to life. Such has been the weakness of the nations given over as a prey to the Assyrians. And as corn blasted before it be grown up. Corn blasted before it shoots into a stalk is as frail as grass, or frailer. It dwindles and disappears without even asserting itself.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Therefore their inhabitants,וְיֹֽשְׁבֵיהֶן֙ (wə·yō·šə·ḇê·hen) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person feminine plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry devoid קִצְרֵי־ (qiṣ·rê-) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 7116: Short of power, יָ֔ד (yāḏ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3027: A hand are dismayed חַ֖תּוּ (ḥat·tū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2865: To prostrate, to break down, either, by violence, by confusion and fear and ashamed. וַיֵּבֹ֑שׁוּ (way·yê·ḇō·šū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed They are like הָי֞וּ (hā·yū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be plants עֵ֤שֶׂב (‘ê·śeḇ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6212: Herb, herbage in the field, שָׂדֶה֙ (śā·ḏeh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land tender וִ֣ירַק (wî·raq) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3419: Green, a vegetable green shoots, דֶּ֔שֶׁא (de·še) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1877: A sprout, grass grass חֲצִ֣יר (ḥă·ṣîr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2682: Green grass, herbage on the rooftops, גַּגּ֔וֹת (gag·gō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1406: A roof, the top of an altar scorched וּשְׁדֵפָ֖ה (ū·šə·ḏê·p̄āh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7711: Blighted or blasted thing before לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face it is grown. קָמָֽה׃ (qā·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7054: Something that rises, a stalk of grain Links 2 Kings 19:26 NIV2 Kings 19:26 NLT 2 Kings 19:26 ESV 2 Kings 19:26 NASB 2 Kings 19:26 KJV 2 Kings 19:26 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 19:26 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 19:26 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 19:26 French Bible 2 Kings 19:26 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 19:26 Therefore their inhabitants were of small power (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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