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Isaiah 39:5

Isaiah 39:5
Then said Isaiah to Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD of hosts:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then said Isaiah to Hezekiah,.... Now he begins to let him know that he came not of himself, and that he did not ask these questions to gratify his own curiosity, but that he came from the Lord, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Hear the word of the Lord of hosts - Hear what the mighty God that rules in heaven says of this. This is an instance of great fidelity on the part of the prophet. He felt himself sent from God in a…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Isaiah 39:5-8

Hence let us observe, 1. That, if God love us, he will humble us, and will find some way or other to pull down our spirits when they are lifted up above measure. A mortifying message is sent to…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Hear the word of the Lord Isaiah's tone is threatening, because he sees in this thing a sin against Jehovah. It was not necessary to specify wherein the offence consisted; king and prophet understood…

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