Isaiah 38:4
New International Version
Then the word of the LORD came to Isaiah:

New Living Translation
Then this message came to Isaiah from the LORD:

English Standard Version
Then the word of the LORD came to Isaiah:

Berean Standard Bible
And the word of the LORD came to Isaiah, saying,

King James Bible
Then came the word of the LORD to Isaiah, saying,

New King James Version
And the word of the LORD came to Isaiah, saying,

New American Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Isaiah, saying,

NASB 1995
Then the word of the LORD came to Isaiah, saying,

NASB 1977
Then the word of the LORD came to Isaiah, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the word of Yahweh came to Isaiah, saying,

Amplified Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Isaiah, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Isaiah:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Isaiah: “

American Standard Version
Then came the word of Jehovah to Isaiah, saying,

Contemporary English Version
Then the LORD sent me

English Revised Version
Then came the word of the LORD to Isaiah, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the LORD spoke his word to Isaiah,

Good News Translation
Then the LORD commanded Isaiah

International Standard Version
Then this message from the LORD came to Isaiah:

Majority Standard Bible
And the word of the LORD came to Isaiah, saying,

NET Bible
The LORD told Isaiah,

New Heart English Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Isaiah, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
Then came the word of the LORD to Isaiah, saying,

World English Bible
Then Yahweh’s word came to Isaiah, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And a word of YHWH is to Isaiah, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And a word of Jehovah is unto Isaiah, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the word of Jehovah will be to Isaiah, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the word of the Lord came to Isaias, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the word of the Lord came to Isaiah, saying:

New American Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Isaiah:

New Revised Standard Version
Then the word of the LORD came to Isaiah:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Isaiah, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the answer of LORD JEHOVAH was upon Eshaiya saying:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then came the word of the LORD to Isaiah, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the word of the Lord came to Esaias, saying, Go, and say to Ezekias,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hezekiah's Illness and Recovery
3saying, “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what was good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. 4And the word of the LORD came to Isaiah, saying, 5“Go and tell Hezekiah that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will add fifteen years to your life.…

Cross References
2 Kings 20:4-5
Before Isaiah had left the middle courtyard, the word of the LORD came to him, saying, / “Go back and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. I will surely heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 32:24
In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. So he prayed to the LORD, who spoke to him and gave him a sign.

Jeremiah 42:7
After ten days the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah,

Genesis 20:17
Then Abraham prayed to God, and God healed Abimelech and his wife and his maidservants, so that they could again bear children—

Exodus 15:26
saying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.”

1 Samuel 1:17
“Go in peace,” Eli replied, “and may the God of Israel grant the petition you have asked of Him.”

1 Kings 17:22
And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived.

Psalm 30:2
O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.

Psalm 107:20
He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit.

Psalm 118:5
In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.

Matthew 8:13
Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! As you have believed, so will it be done for you.” And his servant was healed at that very hour.

Matthew 9:22
Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour.

Mark 5:34
“Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be free of your affliction.”

Luke 7:6-7
So Jesus went with them. But when He was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends with the message: “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy to have You come under my roof. / That is why I did not consider myself worthy to come to You. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.

Luke 17:14
When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed.


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1. Hezekiah, having received a message of death, by prayer has his life lengthened
8. The sun goes ten degrees backward, for a sign of that promise
9. His song of thanksgiving.














And the word of the LORD
This phrase signifies divine communication, a hallmark of prophetic literature. In Hebrew, "word" is "dabar," which implies not just spoken words but a dynamic, active force. The "word of the LORD" is powerful, creative, and authoritative, reflecting God's sovereign will. Historically, this phrase underscores the role of prophets as God's mouthpieces, conveying His messages to His people. It reminds us of the reliability and truth of God's promises, as His word never returns void (Isaiah 55:11).

came to Isaiah
The verb "came" in Hebrew is "hayah," which can mean "to happen" or "to come to pass." This indicates that the message was not of Isaiah's own making but was divinely initiated. Isaiah, whose name means "Yahweh is salvation," was a major prophet in Judah during the 8th century BC. His role was to deliver God's messages during a tumultuous period in Israel's history, marked by political upheaval and spiritual decline. This phrase highlights the personal nature of God's communication with His prophets, choosing specific individuals to carry His message.

saying
The Hebrew word for "saying" is "amar," which is often used to introduce direct speech. This word sets the stage for the specific message that God is about to deliver. It emphasizes the clarity and directness of God's communication. In the context of Isaiah 38, this word introduces a pivotal moment where God responds to Hezekiah's prayer, demonstrating His attentiveness and willingness to intervene in human affairs. This serves as a reminder of the personal relationship God desires with His people, where He listens and responds to their cries.

Verse 4. - Then came the word of the Lord to Isaiah, saying. The author of Kings describes graphically how Isaiah, after delivering his message, had gone out, but had not reached the middle court of the palace, when his footsteps were arrested, and the Divine voice bade him "turn again and relieve Hezekiah's fears by a fresh announcement" (2 Kings 20:4). So swiftly does God answer "the prayer of faith."

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

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

came
וַֽיְהִי֙ (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

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

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

saying,
לֵאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 559: To utter, say


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