Isaiah 37:20
Now therefore, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the LORD, even thou only.
Original Language Analysis
וְעַתָּה֙
H6258
יְהוָ֖ה
Now therefore O LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֖ה
Now therefore O LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 13
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ
our God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ
our God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
3 of 13
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
הוֹשִׁיעֵ֖נוּ
save
H3467
הוֹשִׁיעֵ֖נוּ
save
Strong's:
H3467
Word #:
4 of 13
properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
מִיָד֑וֹ
us from his hand
H3027
מִיָד֑וֹ
us from his hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
5 of 13
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
וְיֵֽדְעוּ֙
may know
H3045
וְיֵֽדְעוּ֙
may know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
6 of 13
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
7 of 13
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
מַמְלְכ֣וֹת
that all the kingdoms
H4467
מַמְלְכ֣וֹת
that all the kingdoms
Strong's:
H4467
Word #:
8 of 13
dominion, i.e., (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
10 of 13
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Cross References
Psalms 46:10Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.Isaiah 42:8I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.Ezekiel 36:23And I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among the heathen, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the heathen shall know that I am the LORD, saith the Lord GOD, when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes.Malachi 1:11For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.
Historical Context
The prayer for universal recognition of YHWH anticipates the Great Commission—God's salvation serves His mission to make His name known among all peoples.
Questions for Reflection
- How does prioritizing God's glory in our prayers align them with His purposes?
- What does it mean to desire God's reputation more than our own relief?
- How can we cultivate prayer life that puts God's honor above our comfort?
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Analysis & Commentary
The climactic petition "Now therefore, O LORD our God, save us from his hand" moves from theological foundation to specific request. The purpose clause "that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the LORD, even thou only" reveals Hezekiah's primary motivation—not merely Judah's safety but God's glory among the nations. This God-centered prayer prioritizes divine reputation over personal comfort. It echoes Jesus teaching to pray "hallowed be thy name" before "give us daily bread." When God's glory is our chief concern, He delights to act.