2 Kings 19:29
2 Kings 19:29 in Multiple Translations
And this will be a sign to you, O Hezekiah: This year you will eat what grows on its own, and in the second year what springs from the same. But in the third year you will sow and reap; you will plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
And this shall be a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year such things as grow of themselves, and in the second year that which springeth of the same; and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruits thereof.
And this shall be the sign unto thee: ye shall eat this year that which groweth of itself, and in the second year that which springeth of the same; and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruit thereof.
And this will be the sign to you: you will get your food this year from what comes up of itself; and in the second year from the produce of the same; and in the third year you will put in your seed and get in the grain and make vine-gardens and take of their fruit.
“Hezekiah, this will be a sign to prove this is true: This year you'll eat what grows by itself. The second year you'll eat what grows from that. But in the third year you'll sow and reap, you'll plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
And this shalbe a signe vnto thee, O Hezekiah, Thou shalt eate this yeere such things as growe of them selues, and the next yeere such as growe without sowing, and the third yeere sowe ye and reape, and plant vineyardes, and eate the fruites thereof.
And this to thee [is] the sign, Food of the year [is] the spontaneous growth, And in the second year the self-produced, And in the third year sow ye, and reap, And plant vineyards, and eat their fruits.
“This will be the sign to you: This year, you will eat that which grows of itself, and in the second year that which springs from that; and in the third year sow and reap, and plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
And this shall be a sign to thee, Ye shall eat this year such things as grow of themselves, and in the second year that which springeth of the same; and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruits of it.
And to thee, O Ezechias, this shall be a sign: Eat this year what thou shalt find: and in the second year, such things as spring of themselves: but in the third year sow and reap: plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them.
Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “This is what will happen to prove that I am telling the truth: This year and next year you and your people will be able to harvest only ◄wild grain/grain that grows without having been planted►. But the following year, you Israelis will be able to plant grain and harvest it, and to plant vineyards and eat the grapes that you harvest.
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2 Kings 19:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/זֶה
לְּ/ךָ֣
הָ/א֔וֹת
אָכ֤וֹל
הַ/שָּׁנָה֙
סָפִ֔יחַ
וּ/בַ/שָּׁנָ֥ה
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֖ית
סָחִ֑ישׁ
וּ/בַ/שָּׁנָ֣ה
הַ/שְּׁלִישִׁ֗ית
זִרְע֧וּ
וְ/קִצְר֛וּ
וְ/נִטְע֥וּ
כְרָמִ֖ים
וְ/אִכְל֥וּ
פִרְיָֽ/ם
וְ/זֶה
zeh
H2088
this
Conj | Pron
לְּ/ךָ֣
Prep | Suff
הָ/א֔וֹת
ʼôwth
H226
sign
Art | N-cs
אָכ֤וֹל
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
V-Qal-Ptc
הַ/שָּׁנָה֙
shâneh
H8141
year
Art | N-fs
סָפִ֔יחַ
çâphîyach
H5599
outpouring
N-ms
וּ/בַ/שָּׁנָ֥ה
shâneh
H8141
year
Conj | Prep | N-fs
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֖ית
shênîy
H8145
second
Art | Adj
סָחִ֑ישׁ
shâchîyç
H7823
offspring
N-ms
וּ/בַ/שָּׁנָ֣ה
shâneh
H8141
year
Conj | Prep | N-fs
הַ/שְּׁלִישִׁ֗ית
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
third
Art | Adj
זִרְע֧וּ
zâraʻ
H2232
to sow
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
וְ/קִצְר֛וּ
qâtsar
H7114
be short
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
וְ/נִטְע֥וּ
nâṭaʻ
H5193
to plant
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
כְרָמִ֖ים
kerem
H3754
vineyard
N-cp
וְ/אִכְל֥וּ
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
פִרְיָֽ/ם
pᵉrîy
H6529
fruit
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 19:29
וְ/זֶה
zeh
H2088
"this"
Conj | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.
לְּ/ךָ֣
""
Prep | Suff
הָ/א֔וֹת
ʼôwth
H226
"sign"
Art | N-cs
A miraculous sign or wonder, like a beacon or monument. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. It means a signal or token of God's power.
Definition: : miraculous 1) sign, signal 1a) a distinguishing mark 1b) banner 1c) remembrance 1d) miraculous sign 1e) omen 1f) warning 2) token, ensign, standard, miracle, proof
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: mark, miracle, (en-) sign, token. See also: Genesis 1:14; Joshua 2:12; Psalms 65:9.
אָכ֤וֹל
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
V-Qal-Ptc
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
הַ/שָּׁנָה֙
shâneh
H8141
"year"
Art | N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
סָפִ֔יחַ
çâphîyach
H5599
"outpouring"
N-ms
Aftergrowth refers to a self-sown crop or volunteer plants that grow from spilled kernels, as described in the KJV.
Definition: outpouring
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: (such) things as (which) grow (of themselves), which groweth of its own accord (itself). See also: Leviticus 25:5; 2 Kings 19:29; Isaiah 37:30.
וּ/בַ/שָּׁנָ֥ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֖ית
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
סָחִ֑ישׁ
shâchîyç
H7823
"offspring"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to grain that grows on its own the second year, without replanting, like a volunteer crop. It appears in the Bible as a natural part of the landscape. In Exodus, it is used to describe the abundance of the Promised Land.
Definition: 1) volunteer grain 1a) grain that shoots up of itself the second year, without replanting
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: (that) which springeth of the same. See also: 2 Kings 19:29; Isaiah 37:30.
וּ/בַ/שָּׁנָ֣ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
הַ/שְּׁלִישִׁ֗ית
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
"third"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means third in a sequence, like a third day or year. It is used in the Bible to describe time, rank, or quantity, such as the third day of creation in Genesis.
Definition: 1) third, one third, third part, third time 1a) ordinal number
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: third (part, rank, time), three (years old). See also: Genesis 1:13; 1 Kings 22:2; Isaiah 15:5.
זִרְע֧וּ
zâraʻ
H2232
"to sow"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To sow or plant seed is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which also has figurative uses like spreading ideas or producing spiritual fruit. It appears in various forms, such as conceiving or yielding seed, and is used in biblical passages like Genesis and Psalm 107.
Definition: 1) to sow, scatter seed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sow 1a2) producing, yielding seed 1b)(Niphal) 1b1) to be sown 1b2) to become pregnant, be made pregnant 1c) (Pual) to be sown 1d) (Hiphil) to produce seed, yield seed
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: bear, conceive seed, set with sow(-er), yield. See also: Genesis 1:11; Psalms 107:37; Psalms 97:11.
וְ/קִצְר֛וּ
qâtsar
H7114
"be short"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
This Hebrew word means to reap or harvest, like cutting down grain or grass. It is used in the Bible to describe the act of harvesting, and also to describe being discouraged or grieved.
Definition: 1) to be short, be impatient, be vexed, be grieved 1a) (Qal) to be short 1b) (Piel) to shorten 1c) (Hiphil) to shorten
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, cut down, much discouraged, grieve, harvestman, lothe, mourn, reap(-er), (be, wax) short(-en, -er), straiten, trouble, vex. See also: Leviticus 19:9; Job 24:6; Psalms 89:46.
וְ/נִטְע֥וּ
nâṭaʻ
H5193
"to plant"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To plant or establish something, like in Genesis 2:8 where God planted a garden in Eden. It can also mean to fix or fasten something in place.
Definition: 1) to plant, fasten, fix, establish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to plant 1a2) to plant, establish (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be planted 1b2) to be established (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: fastened, plant(-er). See also: Genesis 2:8; Isaiah 17:10; Psalms 44:3.
כְרָמִ֖ים
kerem
H3754
"vineyard"
N-cp
A vineyard, or kerem, was a garden or plot of land used for growing vines and other crops. In the Bible, vineyards were often used as a symbol of prosperity and abundance, as seen in the book of Isaiah and the parables of Jesus.
Definition: vineyard
Usage: Occurs in 81 OT verses. KJV: vines, (increase of the) vineyard(-s), vintage. See also H1021 (בֵּית הַכֶּרֶם). See also: Genesis 9:20; Nehemiah 5:11; Psalms 107:37.
וְ/אִכְל֥וּ
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
פִרְיָֽ/ם
pᵉrîy
H6529
"fruit"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means the fruit that comes from the ground or from our actions. It is used in many books, including Genesis and Isaiah, to describe the results of our labor or the consequences of our choices.
Definition: 1) fruit 1a) fruit, produce (of the ground) 1b) fruit, offspring, children, progeny (of the womb) 1c) fruit (of actions) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: bough, (first-)fruit(-ful), reward. See also: Genesis 1:11; Proverbs 18:20; Psalms 1:3.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 19:29
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Context — Sennacherib’s Fall Prophesied
27But I know your sitting down, your going out and coming in, and your raging against Me.
28Because your rage and arrogance against Me have reached My ears, I will put My hook in your nose and My bit in your mouth; I will send you back the way you came.’
29And this will be a sign to you, O Hezekiah: This year you will eat what grows on its own, and in the second year what springs from the same. But in the third year you will sow and reap; you will plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
30And the surviving remnant of the house of Judah will again take root below and bear fruit above. 31For a remnant will go forth from Jerusalem, and survivors from Mount Zion. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leviticus 25:20–22 | Now you may wonder, ‘What will we eat in the seventh year if we do not sow or gather our produce?’ But I will send My blessing upon you in the sixth year, so that the land will yield a crop sufficient for three years. While you are sowing in the eighth year, you will be eating from the previous harvest, until the ninth year’s harvest comes in. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 20:8–9 | Now Hezekiah had asked Isaiah, “What will be the sign that the LORD will heal me and that I will go up to the house of the LORD on the third day?” And Isaiah had replied, “This will be a sign to you from the LORD that He will do what He has promised: Would you like the shadow to go forward ten steps, or back ten steps?” |
| 3 | Exodus 3:12 | “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.” |
| 4 | Isaiah 37:30 | And this will be a sign to you, O Hezekiah: This year you will eat what grows on its own, and in the second year what springs from the same. But in the third year you will sow and reap; you will plant vineyards and eat their fruit. |
| 5 | Luke 2:12 | And this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 2:34 | And this sign shall come to you concerning your two sons Hophni and Phinehas: They will both die on the same day. |
| 7 | Leviticus 25:4–5 | But in the seventh year there shall be a Sabbath of complete rest for the land—a Sabbath to the LORD. You are not to sow your field or prune your vineyard. You are not to reap the aftergrowth of your harvest or gather the grapes of your untended vines. The land must have a year of complete rest. |
| 8 | Isaiah 7:11–14 | “Ask for a sign from the LORD your God, whether from the depths of Sheol or the heights of heaven.” But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask; I will not test the LORD.” Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, O house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of men? Will you try the patience of my God as well? Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel. |
| 9 | 2 Kings 19:21 | This is the word that the LORD has spoken against him: ‘The Virgin Daughter of Zion despises you and mocks you; the Daughter of Jerusalem shakes her head behind you. |
| 10 | 2 Kings 19:31–34 | For a remnant will go forth from Jerusalem, and survivors from Mount Zion. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. So this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria: ‘He will not enter this city or shoot an arrow into it. He will not come before it with a shield or build up a siege ramp against it. He will go back the way he came, and he will not enter this city,’ declares the LORD. ‘I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’” |
2 Kings 19:29 Summary
This verse, 2 Kings 19:29, is a promise from God to Hezekiah that He will provide for Judah's needs, even in a time of crisis. Over the course of three years, Judah will move from simply surviving to thriving, as seen in the progression from eating what grows on its own to planting and harvesting vineyards. This is a reminder that God is our provider, just as He was for the Israelites in the wilderness, as described in Exodus 16:4-36 and Deuteronomy 8:1-5. By trusting in God's provision, we can experience His blessings in our own lives, as promised in Psalm 37:3-7 and Jeremiah 17:7-8.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the three-year timeline mentioned in 2 Kings 19:29?
The three-year timeline serves as a sign to Hezekiah, indicating a period of recovery and restoration for Judah after the Assyrian threat, as seen in 2 Kings 19:29-31, and is reminiscent of the pattern of sowing and reaping described in Leviticus 26:3-5 and Deuteronomy 28:1-14.
How does this verse relate to the concept of trusting in God's provision?
This verse illustrates God's promise to provide for His people, even in times of uncertainty, as seen in 2 Kings 19:29, and is similar to the promises made in Psalm 37:3-7 and Jeremiah 17:7-8, where trust in God is linked to provision and prosperity.
What is the symbolism behind eating what grows on its own and planting vineyards?
Eating what grows on its own may symbolize God's immediate provision, while planting vineyards represents long-term investment and trust in God's future blessings, as seen in Isaiah 65:21-22 and Amos 9:14, where vineyards are associated with peace and prosperity.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of 2 Kings 19?
This verse is part of God's response to Hezekiah's prayer, as seen in 2 Kings 19:14-19, and serves as a message of hope and deliverance for Judah, as God promises to protect and provide for them, as stated in 2 Kings 19:32-37 and Isaiah 37:33-35.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's provision, just as Hezekiah did?
- How can I apply the principle of sowing and reaping in my own life, as mentioned in this verse and in Galatians 6:7-10?
- What are some 'vineyards' in my life that I need to tend to, in order to bear fruit for God's kingdom, as seen in John 15:1-17?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in God's future blessings, even in the midst of uncertainty, as seen in Hebrews 11:1-3?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 19:29
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 19:29
And this shall be a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year such things as grow of themselves, and in the second year that which springeth of the same; and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:29
A sign unto thee, to wit, of the certain accomplishment of the promises here made to thee; that Zion should triumph over this insulting enemy, ; that God would not only preserve the city from his present fury, , but also that God would bless his people with a durable prosperity, and a happy increase, ,31. And thus it is not only a sign of a short deliverance, which would be past before this sign was fulfilled, but of a future mercy, which was to continue long after that sign. And this sign was the more necessary, because otherwise Hezekiah and his people had cause to fear that the Assyrians would be greatly enraged for their shameful repulse, and the destruction of their army, and would quickly recruit their army, and return against them with far greater force and violence. But some affirm that Sennacherib, when he heard of Tirhakah’ s march against him, of which , went with his army to meet him, and overthrew him, and the Egyptian who was joined with him, as was noted before; and prosecuted his victory by following them into Egypt and Ethiopia; in the conquest of which he spent two years, in which space the people did eat such things as grew of themselves; and in the third year returned to Jerusalem, intending to besiege it. It is true, it is said, and so the sign went before the thing, (which may be objected against the truth of this relation,) , that when he heard of Tirhakah, he sent messengers to Hezekiah, pretending as if he would forthwith come against him; but it is not said that he did so, nor is it set down what he did with Tirhakah, because the design of the sacred writer was only to write the history of the Jewish nation; not of others, but only with respect to them. In the third year: this was an excellent sign, for it was miraculous; especially considering the waste and havoc which the Assyrians had made in the land; and that the Jews had been forced to retire into their strong hold, and consequently to neglect their tilling, and sowing, and reaping; and yet this year they should have sufficient provision from those fruits of the earth which the Assyrian left; and the second year, which probably was the year of release, in which they might neither sow, nor reap from such fruits as the earth brought forth of its own accord; and so in the third year. Sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruits thereof; you shall not sow, and another reap, as lately you did; but you shall enjoy the fruit of your own labours.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:29
2 Kings 19:29 And this [shall be] a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year such things as grow of themselves, and in the second year that which springeth of the same; and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruits thereof.Ver. 29. Ye shall eat this year such things as grow of themselves.] Saphiach, hoc est, sponte nature; and in the second year, Sachish, i.e., sponte renatum, that which springeth of the same, haply increasing the more, because it had been so beaten down the year before by the Assyrian army. God’ s plenty in the land, notwithstanding the sabbatical year, the fifteenth jubilee, say some, and the enemy’ s abode and waste there made, should be a sign for confirmation of the truth of God’ s promise.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:29
(29) And this shall be a sign unto thee.—The prophet now addresses Hezekiah. A sign.—Rather, the sign; namely, of the truth of this prophetic word. “The sign consists in the foretelling of natural and nearer events, which serve to accredit the proper prediction. The purport of it is that this and the next year the country will be still occupied by the enemy, so that men cannot sow and reap as usual, but must live on that which grows without sowing. In the third year, they will again be able to cultivate their fields and vineyards, and reap the fruits of them” (Keil). The prophecy was probably uttered in the autumn, so that only one full year from that time would be lost to husbandry. Ye shall eat.—Or, eat ye.Such things as grow of themselves.—The Hebrew is a single word, sβphξah, “the after-growth” (Cheyne; see Leviticus 25:5; Leviticus 25:11). That which springeth of the same.—Again one word in the Hebrew, sβhξsh, or as in Isaiah, shβhξs probably synonymous with the preceding term, “after-shoot,” i.e., the growth from old roots left in the ground.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:29
Verse 29. This shall be a sign unto thee] To Hezekiah; for to him this part of the address is made. Ye shall eat this year] Sennacherib had ravaged the country, and seed-time was now over, yet God shows them that he would so bless the land, that what should grow of itself that year, would be quite sufficient to supply the inhabitants and prevent all famine; and though the second year was the sabbatical rest or jubilee for the land, in which it was unlawful to plough or sow; yet even then the land, by an especial blessing of God, should bring forth a sufficiency for its inhabitants; and in the third year they should sow and plant, c. and have abundance, &c. Now this was to be a sign to Hezekiah, that his deliverance had not been effected by natural or casual means for as without a miracle the ravaged and uncultivated land could not yield food for its inhabitants, so not without miraculous interference could the Assyrian army be cut off and Israel saved.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 19:29
29. And this shall be a [R.V. the] sign unto thee] The next portion of the oracle is addressed to Hezekiah. On the giving of a sign to mark the certainty of a prophecy, cf. Isaiah 7:11-14. Ye shall eat this year such things as grow of themselves] R.V. that which groweth of itself. The meaning of the sign appears to be this. Sennacherib was to be driven away from Jerusalem, yet though the land had been overrun by the enemy, and the people of Jerusalem had been shut up within the walls, they should find enough produce from what had been shed on the ground in the previous harvest time to serve them for the first year. In the next year they should be supplied in the same way, so that they could rest from the labours of the field, and both they and their lands enjoy a sabbatical year. Then in the third year they should commence undisturbedly their agricultural work, and enjoy their crops in peace. So that the sign looks far beyond the immediate deliverance (as also it does in Isaiah 7:14 just quoted) and proclaims to Jerusalem a prolonged period of peace and security.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 19:29
The prophet now once more addresses Hezekiah, and gives him a “sign,” or token, whereby he and his may be assured that Sennacherib is indeed bridled, and will not trouble Judaea anymore.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 19:29
29. A sign unto thee — Unto Hezekiah; for the oracle of the prophet here turns to comfort Judah and Jerusalem. Such things as grow of themselves — The spontaneous growth which springs up from the leavings of the previous harvest.
Sermons on 2 Kings 19:29
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Many of God’s People Are Coming Home by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the importance of living a purposeful life, especially when faced with the knowledge of having only 15 years left. He emphasizes the need to |
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Apostolic Commission by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not panicking or feeling overwhelmed when trying to understand the message of God. He encourages the audience to take what |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 12 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker shares stories of revival and the power of God's love. He describes a prison where people were waiting to die, but through the revival, they found new h |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 16 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker, a field representative and crusade coordinator, encourages listeners to take the time to share Christ with others, especially during the Christmas seas |
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He Will Supply All Your Needs by Erlo Stegen | Erlo Stegen emphasizes that God, referred to as 'El-Shaddai', is the Self-sufficient One who promises to supply all our needs if we trust Him. He illustrates this through the story |
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A Man Without Fear by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the assurance of God's presence in our endeavors, using Moses' mission to Pharaoh as a powerful example. He argues that God would never send Moses alone to |
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Potent Prayers by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches on the power of deep, persistent prayer, encouraging believers to trust God for more than they can imagine, to wait with faith and perseverance for His a |