Isaiah 37:15
Isaiah 37:15 in Multiple Translations
And Hezekiah prayed to the LORD:
And Hezekiah prayed unto the LORD, saying,
And Hezekiah prayed unto Jehovah, saying,
And he made prayer to the Lord, saying,
Hezekiah prayed to the Lord, saying,
And Hezekiah prayed vnto the Lord, saying,
And Hezekiah prayeth unto Jehovah, saying,
Hezekiah prayed to the LORD, saying,
And Hezekiah prayed to the LORD, saying,
And Ezechias prayed to the Lord, saying:
And then Hezekiah prayed this:
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 37:15
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Isaiah 37:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּתְפַּלֵּל֙
חִזְקִיָּ֔הוּ
אֶל
יְהוָ֖ה
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וַ/יִּתְפַּלֵּל֙
pâlal
H6419
to pray
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3ms
חִזְקִיָּ֔הוּ
Chizqîyâh
H2396
Hezekiah
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 37:15
וַ/יִּתְפַּלֵּל֙
pâlal
H6419
"to pray"
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3ms
To pray or intercede, as seen in the Bible when people like Moses and David prayed to God for guidance and help, often using this Hebrew word to describe their actions.
Definition: 1) to intervene, interpose, pray 1a) (Piel) to mediate, judge 1b)(Hithpael) 1b1) to intercede 1b2) to pray
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: intreat, judge(-ment), (make) pray(-er, -ing), make supplication. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Chronicles 6:34; Psalms 5:3.
חִזְקִיָּ֔הוּ
Chizqîyâh
H2396
"Hezekiah"
N-proper
Hezekiah was a king of Judah who served Jehovah and removed idolatrous practices. He was the son of Ahaz and Abijah, and a great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet. His name means Jehovah is my strength.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Zep.1.1; father of: Amariah (H0568O) § Hezekiah or Hizkiah or Hizkijah = "Jehovah is my strength" 1) 12th king of Judah, son of Ahaz and Abijah; a good king in that he served Jehovah and did away with idolatrous practices 2) great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet 3) son of Neariah, a descendant of David 4) head of a family of returning exiles in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: Hezekiah, Hizkiah, Hizkijah. Compare H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה). See also: 2 Kings 16:20; 2 Chronicles 31:20; Proverbs 25:1.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — Isaiah 37:15
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Context — Hezekiah’s Prayer
13Where are the kings of Hamath, Arpad, Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah?’”
14So Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers, read it, and went up to the house of the LORD and spread it out before the LORD.
15And Hezekiah prayed to the LORD:
16“O LORD of Hosts, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. 17Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see. Listen to all the words that Sennacherib has sent to defy the living God.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 7:8–9 | and said to Samuel, “Do not stop crying out to the LORD our God for us, that He may save us from the hand of the Philistines.” Then Samuel took a suckling lamb and offered it as a whole burnt offering to the LORD. He cried out to the LORD on behalf of Israel, and the LORD answered him. |
| 2 | Daniel 9:3–4 | So I turned my attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and petition, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. And I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed, “O, Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of loving devotion to those who love Him and keep His commandments, |
| 3 | James 5:13 | Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 20:6–12 | and said, “O LORD, God of our fathers, are You not the God who is in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can stand against You. Our God, did You not drive out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham Your friend? They have lived in the land and have built in it a sanctuary for Your Name, saying, ‘If disaster comes upon us—whether sword or judgment, plague or famine—we will stand before this temple and before You, for Your Name is in this temple. We will cry out to You in our distress, and You will hear us and save us.’ And now, here are the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, whom You did not let Israel invade when they came out of the land of Egypt; but Israel turned away from them and did not destroy them. See how they are repaying us by coming to drive us out of the possession that You gave us as an inheritance. Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” |
| 5 | 2 Kings 19:15–19 | And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see. Listen to the words that Sennacherib has sent to defy the living God. Truly, O LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste these nations and their lands. They have cast their gods into the fire and destroyed them, for they were not gods, but only wood and stone—the work of human hands. And now, O LORD our God, please save us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You alone, O LORD, are God.” |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 14:11 | Then Asa cried out to the LORD his God: “O LORD, there is no one besides You to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God. Do not let a mere mortal prevail against You.” |
| 7 | Philippians 4:6–7 | Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 7:18–29 | Then King David went in, sat before the LORD, and said, “Who am I, O Lord GOD, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far? And as if this was a small thing in Your eyes, O Lord GOD, You have also spoken about the future of the house of Your servant. Is this Your custom with man, O Lord GOD? What more can David say to You? For You know Your servant, O Lord GOD. For the sake of Your word and according to Your own heart, You have accomplished this great thing and revealed it to Your servant. How great You are, O Lord GOD! For there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears. And who is like Your people Israel—the one nation on earth whom God went out to redeem as a people for Himself and to make a name for Himself? You performed great and awesome wonders by driving out nations and their gods from before Your people, whom You redeemed for Yourself from Egypt. For You have established Your people Israel as Your very own forever, and You, O LORD, have become their God. And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised, so that Your name will be magnified forever when it is said, ‘The LORD of Hosts is God over Israel.’ And the house of Your servant David will be established before You. For You, O LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, have revealed this to Your servant when You said, ‘I will build a house for you.’ Therefore Your servant has found the courage to offer this prayer to You. And now, O Lord GOD, You are God! Your words are true, and You have promised this goodness to Your servant. Now therefore, may it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O Lord GOD, have spoken, and with Your blessing the house of Your servant will be blessed forever.” |
Isaiah 37:15 Summary
[Hezekiah prayed to the Lord because he was facing a big problem and needed God's help, just like we do when we're feeling overwhelmed or scared. He went to the house of the Lord and spread out the problem before God, which shows that he trusted God to take care of it, as we're encouraged to do in Psalm 37:5. By praying to the Lord, Hezekiah was able to seek God's guidance and protection, and we can do the same when we're facing our own challenges, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. This verse reminds us that we can always turn to God in prayer, no matter what we're going through, and that He is always ready to listen and help.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted Hezekiah to pray to the Lord in Isaiah 37:15?
Hezekiah prayed to the Lord after receiving a threatening letter from Sennacherib's messengers, which he spread out before the Lord in the house of the Lord, as seen in Isaiah 37:14. This act of prayer shows Hezekiah's reliance on God in times of crisis, similar to what is encouraged in Philippians 4:6.
Is Hezekiah's prayer in Isaiah 37:15 an example of how we should pray today?
Hezekiah's prayer can be seen as a model for our prayers, as it involves humbly coming before God, acknowledging His power and sovereignty, and seeking His help in times of need, which is also encouraged in Psalm 55:22 and Matthew 7:7-8.
What does Hezekiah's prayer reveal about his relationship with God?
Hezekiah's prayer reveals a deep trust and reverence for God, as he acknowledges God's power and control over all kingdoms, similar to what is stated in Isaiah 46:9-10. This trust is built on a strong foundation of faith and a personal relationship with God, as seen in Isaiah 12:2.
How does Hezekiah's prayer in Isaiah 37:15 relate to the concept of prayer in the Bible as a whole?
Hezekiah's prayer is a testament to the biblical concept of prayer as a means of communication with God, where believers can bring their concerns, fears, and needs before Him, as seen in Jeremiah 33:3 and 1 Thessalonians 5:17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to bring my concerns and fears before the Lord, just like Hezekiah did?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust and reverence for God, like Hezekiah's, in my own prayer life?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of seeking God's help in times of need, as seen in Hezekiah's prayer, to my own life and circumstances?
- What does Hezekiah's example teach me about the importance of humility and dependence on God in prayer?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 37:15
And Hezekiah prayed unto the Lord, saying. He did not return railing for railing, but committed himself and his cause to him that judgeth righteously; he did not write an answer to the letter
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 37:15
And Hezekiah prayed unto the LORD, saying, No JFB commentary on this verse.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 37:15
Verse 15. Unto the Lord - "Before JEHOVAH"] That is, in the sanctuary. For אל el, the Syriac, Chaldee, and the other copy, 2Kg 19:15, read לפני liphney, "before the face."
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 37:15
14–20. Hezekiah’s prayer in the Temple. Cheyne refers to a striking parallel in the Egyptian version of Sennacherib’s overthrow. “On this the monarch (Sethos), greatly distressed, entered into the inner sanctuary, and before the image of the god (Ptah) bewailed the fate which impended over him. As he wept he fell asleep, and dreamed that the god came and stood by his side, bidding him be of good cheer, and go boldly forth to meet the Arabian (Assyrian) host, which would do him no hurt, as he himself would send those who should help him” (Herod. II. 141, Rawlinson).
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 37:15
14-20. The insulting message above noted was in the form of a letter, which Hezekiah piously spread before the Lord in the temple — an act of prayer passing at length into vocal utterance, (Isaiah
Sermons on Isaiah 37:15
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(1 Samuel) God Blesses When We Get Right by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not relying on our feelings, whether they are good or bad. The Israelites made the mistake of trusting in their feelings in |
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Cease Not to Cry Unto the Lord Our God by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the power of persistent prayer in his sermon 'Cease Not to Cry Unto the Lord Our God,' drawing inspiration from Samuel's life as a man of prayer who intercede |
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Our Daily Homily - 1 Samuel by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the transformative power of pouring out one's soul to God, as exemplified by Hannah's prayer in 1 Samuel. He illustrates how this act of surrender leads to di |
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(Daniel: The Man God Uses #1) Christ the Goal by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker makes three non-controversial observations about the book of Daniel. These observations are agreed upon by people who love the Lord. The first observati |
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Revival in the Book of Ezra - Part 1 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of God's word being a living and active force. He questions why God would warn the people of Nineveh about their impending destruc |
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Daniel - the Man of Prayer by William Fitch | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of prayer and the need for diligent practice in order to become proficient in it. He compares prayer to other arts, emphasizin |
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Marvelous Benefits of Repentance by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the four benefits that come with true repentance. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and confessing one's sins, making restitution |