Isaiah 38:7
Isaiah 38:7 in Multiple Translations
This will be a sign to you from the LORD that He will do what He has promised:
And this shall be a sign unto thee from the LORD, that the LORD will do this thing that he hath spoken;
And this shall be the sign unto thee from Jehovah, that Jehovah will do this thing that he hath spoken:
And Isaiah said, This is the sign the Lord will give you, that he will do what he has said:
This is the sign from the Lord to you that the Lord will do what he promised:
And this signe shalt thou haue of ye Lord, that ye Lord will do this thing that he hath spoken,
And this [is] to thee the sign from Jehovah, that Jehovah doth this thing that He hath spoken.
This shall be the sign to you from the LORD, that the LORD will do this thing that he has spoken.
And this shall be a sign to thee from the LORD, that the LORD will do this thing that he hath spoken;
And this shall be a sign to thee from the Lord, that the Lord will do this word which he hath spoken:
And this is what I will do to prove that I will do what I have just now promised. I will cause the shadow of the sun to move ten steps backward on the sundial that was built by King Ahaz.’”
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 38:7
Study Notes — Isaiah 38:7
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- Isaiah 38:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 38:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 38:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 38:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 38:7
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 38:7
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 38:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 38:7
- Sermons on Isaiah 38:7
Context — Hezekiah’s Illness and Recovery
7This will be a sign to you from the LORD that He will do what He has promised:
8I will make the sun’s shadow that falls on the stairway of Ahaz go back ten steps.’” So the sunlight went back the ten steps it had descended. 9This is a writing by Hezekiah king of Judah after his illness and recovery:Cross References
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| 1 | Judges 6:37–39 | then behold, I will place a fleece of wool on the threshing floor. If there is dew only on the fleece and all the ground is dry, then I will know that You are going to save Israel by my hand, as You have said.” And that is what happened. When Gideon arose the next morning, he squeezed the fleece and wrung out the dew—a bowlful of water. Then Gideon said to God, “Do not be angry with me; let me speak one more time. Please allow me one more test with the fleece. This time let it be dry, and the ground covered with dew.” |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 20:8–21 | 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?” “It is easy for the shadow to lengthen ten steps,” answered Hezekiah, “but not for it to go back ten steps.” So Isaiah the prophet called out to the LORD, and He brought the shadow back the ten steps it had descended on the stairway of Ahaz. At that time Merodach-baladan son of Baladan king of Babylon sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah, for he had heard about Hezekiah’s illness. And Hezekiah received the envoys and showed them all that was in his treasure house—the silver, the gold, the spices, and the precious oil, as well as his armory—all that was found in his storehouses. There was nothing in his palace or in all his dominion that Hezekiah did not show them. Then the prophet Isaiah went to King Hezekiah and asked, “Where did those men come from, and what did they say to you?” “They came from a distant land,” Hezekiah replied, “from Babylon.” “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.” 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.” But Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the LORD that you have spoken is good.” For he thought, “Will there not at least be peace and security in my lifetime?” As for the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, along with all his might and how he constructed the pool and the tunnel to bring water into the city, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? And Hezekiah rested with his fathers, and his son Manasseh reigned in his place. |
| 5 | Judges 6:17–22 | Gideon answered, “If I have found favor in Your sight, give me a sign that it is You speaking with me. Please do not depart from this place until I return to You. Let me bring my offering and set it before You.” And the LORD said, “I will stay until you return.” So Gideon went in and prepared a young goat and unleavened bread and an ephah of flour. He placed the meat in a basket and the broth in a pot and brought them out to present to Him under the oak. And the angel of God said to him, “Take the meat and the unleavened bread, lay them on this rock, and pour out the broth.” And Gideon did so. Then the angel of the LORD extended the tip of the staff that was in his hand and touched the meat and the unleavened bread. And fire flared from the rock and consumed the meat and the unleavened bread. Then the angel of the LORD vanished from his sight. When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD, he said, “Oh no, Lord GOD! I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!” |
| 6 | Genesis 9:13 | I have set My rainbow in the clouds, and it will be a sign of the covenant between Me and the earth. |
| 7 | Isaiah 38:22 | And Hezekiah had asked, “What will be the sign that I will go up to the house of the LORD?” |
Isaiah 38:7 Summary
[This verse is a reminder that God always keeps His promises, and He often gives us signs to remind us of His faithfulness. Just like Hezekiah, we can trust in God's goodness and look for the ways He is working in our lives, as seen in Psalm 23:1-6. By trusting in God's promises, we can have confidence and peace, even in difficult times, as encouraged in Isaiah 26:3-4 and John 14:27.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the sign mentioned in Isaiah 38:7?
The sign is a tangible demonstration of God's faithfulness to His promises, much like the signs given to Abraham in Genesis 15:1-21 and to Gideon in Judges 6:36-40.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse serves as a bridge between God's promise to Hezekiah in Isaiah 38:5-6 and the miraculous sign that follows in Isaiah 38:8, demonstrating God's power and commitment to His word.
What does this verse teach us about God's character?
This verse highlights God's faithfulness and trustworthiness, as seen in His promise to Hezekiah and His follow-through on that promise, which is a consistent theme throughout Scripture, including Deuteronomy 7:9 and Hebrews 11:11.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse by trusting in God's promises, just as Hezekiah did, and looking for the signs and wonders that He works in our lives, as encouraged in Psalm 105:5 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some promises that God has made to me, and how can I trust in His faithfulness to fulfill them?
- In what ways have I seen God's signs and wonders in my life, and how can I be more attentive to them?
- How can I, like Hezekiah, respond to God's promises with faith and trust, even in the face of uncertainty or adversity?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to see a 'sign' from God, and how can I seek His guidance and assurance?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 38:7
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 38:7
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 38:7
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 38:7
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 38:7
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 38:7
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 38:7
Sermons on Isaiah 38:7
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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 |
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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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God Is With You by Lewis Gregory | In this sermon on Judges chapter 6 verse 17, the preacher discusses the historical context of the book of Judges, where the people of Israel were in need of a leader to rescue them |
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Jehovah Rapha by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher talks about the experience of soldiers being cast into the sea and their subsequent celebration. He emphasizes that there is something of God that will |
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Revival Praying by David Yearick | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the power of prayer and its impact on preaching. He shares the example of Jonathan Edwards, who delivered a powerful sermon called "Sinners in |
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The Resurrection by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal story about his grandson's miraculous resurrection. Three weeks ago, his grandson was found in a fish pond, lifeless and without a he |
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The Rainbow in the Clouds by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the significance of the rainbow as a symbol of God's covenant with the earth, reflecting His tenderness, compassion, and watchful care towards His people. The |







