Isaiah 39:5
New International Version
Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the LORD Almighty:

New Living Translation
Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Listen to this message from the LORD of Heaven’s Armies:

English Standard Version
Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the LORD of hosts:

Berean Standard Bible
Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the LORD of Hosts:

King James Bible
Then said Isaiah to Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD of hosts:

New King James Version
Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the LORD of hosts:

New American Standard Bible
Isaiah then said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the LORD of armies,

NASB 1995
Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the LORD of hosts,

NASB 1977
Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the LORD of hosts,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of Yahweh of hosts,

Amplified Bible
Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the LORD of hosts,

Christian Standard Bible
Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the LORD of Armies:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the LORD of Hosts:

American Standard Version
Then said Isaiah to Hezekiah, Hear the word of Jehovah of hosts:

Contemporary English Version
Then I told Hezekiah: I have a message for you from the LORD All-Powerful.

English Revised Version
Then said Isaiah to Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD of hosts.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Isaiah said to Hezekiah, "Hear the word of the LORD of Armies!

Good News Translation
Isaiah then told the king, "The LORD Almighty says that

International Standard Version
Then Isaiah told Hezekiah, "Listen to this message from the LORD of the Heavenly Armies:

Majority Standard Bible
Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, ?Hear the word of the LORD of Hosts:

NET Bible
Isaiah said to Hezekiah, "Listen to the word of the LORD who commands armies:

New Heart English Bible
Then said Isaiah to Hezekiah, "Hear the word of the LORD of hosts:

Webster's Bible Translation
Then said Isaiah to Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD of hosts:

World English Bible
Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of Yahweh of Armies:
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Isaiah says to Hezekiah, “Hear a word of YHWH of Hosts:

Young's Literal Translation
And Isaiah saith unto Hezekiah, 'Hear a word of Jehovah of Hosts:

Smith's Literal Translation
And Isaiah will say to Hezekiah, Hear thou the word of Jehovah of armies:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Isaias said to Ezechias: Rear the word of the Lord of hosts.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Isaiah said to Hezekiah: “Hear the word of the Lord of hosts:

New American Bible
Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the LORD of hosts:

New Revised Standard Version
Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the LORD of hosts:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD of hosts:

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Eshaiya said to Hezekiah: “Hear the answer of LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then said Isaiah to Hezekiah: 'Hear the word of the LORD of hosts:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Esaias said to him, Hear the word of the Lord of hosts:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Hezekiah Shows His Treasures
4“What have they seen in your palace?” Isaiah asked. “They have seen everything in my palace,” answered Hezekiah. “There is nothing among my treasures that I did not show them.” 5Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the LORD of Hosts: 6The time will surely come when everything in your palace and all that your fathers have stored up until this day will be carried off to Babylon. Nothing will be left, says the LORD.…

Cross References
2 Kings 20:16-18
Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the LORD: / The time will surely come when everything in your palace and all that your fathers have stored up until this day will be carried off to Babylon. Nothing will be left, says the LORD. / And some of your descendants, your own flesh and blood, will be taken away to be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.”

Jeremiah 20:4-5
For this is what the LORD says: ‘I will make you a terror to yourself and to all your friends. They will fall by the sword of their enemies before your very eyes. And I will hand Judah over to the king of Babylon, and he will carry them away to Babylon and put them to the sword. / I will give away all the wealth of this city—all its products and valuables, and all the treasures of the kings of Judah—to their enemies. They will plunder them, seize them, and carry them off to Babylon.

2 Chronicles 36:17-21
So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, / who carried off everything to Babylon—all the articles of the house of God, both large and small, and the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king and his officials. / Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God and broke down the wall of Jerusalem. They burned down all the palaces and destroyed every article of value. ...

Daniel 1:1-2
In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. / And the Lord delivered into his hand Jehoiakim king of Judah, along with some of the articles from the house of God. He carried these off to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, where he put them in the treasury of his god.

2 Kings 24:13-14
As the LORD had declared, Nebuchadnezzar also carried off all the treasures from the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and he cut into pieces all the gold articles that Solomon king of Israel had made in the temple of the LORD. / He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained.

Jeremiah 27:19-22
For this is what the LORD of Hosts says about the pillars, the sea, the bases, and the rest of the articles that remain in this city, / which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon did not take when he carried Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon, along with all the nobles of Judah and Jerusalem. / Yes, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says about the articles that remain in the house of the LORD, in the palace of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem: ...

Jeremiah 52:17-20
Moreover, the Chaldeans broke up the bronze pillars and stands and the bronze Sea in the house of the LORD, and they carried all the bronze to Babylon. / They also took away the pots, shovels, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, dishes, and all the articles of bronze used in the temple service. / The captain of the guard also took away the basins, censers, sprinkling bowls, pots, lampstands, pans, and drink offering bowls—anything made of pure gold or fine silver. ...

Lamentations 1:5
Her foes have become her masters; her enemies are at ease. For the LORD has brought her grief because of her many transgressions. Her children have gone away as captives before the enemy.

Micah 4:10
Writhe in agony, O Daughter of Zion, like a woman in labor. For now you will leave the city and camp in the open fields. You will go to Babylon; there you will be rescued; there the LORD will redeem you from the hand of your enemies!

Habakkuk 1:6-7
For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans—that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own. / They are dreaded and feared; from themselves they derive justice and sovereignty.

Matthew 24:1-2
As Jesus left the temple and was walking away, His disciples came up to Him to point out its buildings. / “Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

Luke 21:5-6
As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said, / “As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

Acts 7:48-50
However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? / Has not My hand made all these things?’

Revelation 18:7-8
As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’ / Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and grief and famine—and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.”

2 Peter 3:10
But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.


Treasury of Scripture

Then said Isaiah to Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD of hosts:

hear

1 Samuel 13:13,14
And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever…

1 Samuel 15:16
Then Samuel said unto Saul, Stay, and I will tell thee what the LORD hath said to me this night. And he said unto him, Say on.

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Isaiah 39
1. Merodach-baladan, sending to visit Hezekiah, has notice of his treasures.
3. Isaiah, understanding thereof, foretells the Babylonian captivity.














Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah
Isaiah, a major prophet in the Hebrew Bible, is addressing King Hezekiah of Judah. Hezekiah was a king known for his faithfulness to God, as seen in his efforts to restore the worship of Yahweh and his reliance on God during the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem. This interaction occurs after Hezekiah's recovery from illness and his subsequent display of wealth to Babylonian envoys, which sets the stage for Isaiah's prophecy. The relationship between Isaiah and Hezekiah is significant, as Isaiah served as a spiritual advisor to the king, providing guidance and delivering God's messages.

“Hear the word of the LORD of Hosts:
The phrase "word of the LORD of Hosts" emphasizes the authority and power of the message being delivered. "LORD of Hosts" is a title that underscores God's sovereignty over the armies of heaven and earth, reflecting His ultimate control over all nations and events. This title is often used in contexts where God's power and majesty are being highlighted, especially in matters of judgment or deliverance. The call to "hear" indicates the importance and urgency of the message, suggesting that it carries significant consequences for Hezekiah and the nation of Judah. This phrase sets the tone for the prophecy that follows, which foretells the future Babylonian captivity, a pivotal event in Israel's history.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Isaiah
A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah served as a messenger of God, delivering His words to the people of Judah and Jerusalem. His prophecies often included messages of judgment and hope.

2. Hezekiah
The king of Judah during Isaiah's time, known for his faithfulness to God and his reforms to restore proper worship. However, he also made mistakes, such as showing the Babylonian envoys all his treasures.

3. The LORD of Hosts
A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies. It underscores His power and authority in delivering His messages through prophets like Isaiah.

4. Judah
The southern kingdom of Israel, where Hezekiah reigned. It was often the focus of Isaiah's prophecies, especially concerning its future and relationship with God.

5. Babylonian Envoys
Representatives from Babylon who visited Hezekiah, leading to the events that prompted Isaiah's prophecy. Their visit foreshadowed future Babylonian dominance over Judah.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Humility and Wisdom
Hezekiah's pride in showing his treasures to the Babylonians led to a prophecy of future judgment. We must seek humility and wisdom in our actions, recognizing that our choices have consequences.

God's Sovereignty and Authority
The title "LORD of Hosts" reminds us of God's ultimate control over all events. Trusting in His sovereignty can bring peace, even when facing difficult prophecies or situations.

The Role of Prophets
Isaiah's role as a prophet was to deliver God's messages, whether of warning or hope. We should value and heed the teachings of Scripture, which continue to guide us today.

The Consequences of Pride
Hezekiah's actions serve as a warning against pride and self-reliance. We should strive to give glory to God in all things, acknowledging His provision and protection.

The Certainty of God's Word
Isaiah's prophecy came to pass, demonstrating the reliability of God's word. We can trust in the promises and warnings found in Scripture, knowing they will be fulfilled.Verse 5. - Hear the word of the Lord of hosts. Either the prophet had been specially charged with a Divine message to the king before he sought his presence, or the prophetic afflatus now came on him suddenly. The former is, on the whole, more probable.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Isaiah
יְשַׁעְיָ֖הוּ (yə·ša‘·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3470: Isaiah -- 'salvation of Yah', four Israelites

said
וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Hezekiah,
חִזְקִיָּ֑הוּ (ḥiz·qî·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2396: Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites

“Hear
שְׁמַ֖ע (šə·ma‘)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

the word
דְּבַר־ (də·ḇar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

of Hosts:
צְבָאֽוֹת׃ (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)
Noun - common plural
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign


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