Isaiah 37:6
And Isaiah said unto them, Thus shall ye say unto your master, Thus saith the LORD, Be not afraid of the words that thou hast heard, wherewith the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me.
Original Language Analysis
כֹּ֥ה
H3541
כֹּ֥ה
Strong's:
H3541
Word #:
4 of 22
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
אֲדֹנֵיכֶ֑ם
unto your master
H113
אֲדֹנֵיכֶ֑ם
unto your master
Strong's:
H113
Word #:
7 of 22
sovereign, i.e., controller (human or divine)
כֹּ֣ה׀
H3541
כֹּ֣ה׀
Strong's:
H3541
Word #:
8 of 22
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
יְהוָ֗ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֗ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
10 of 22
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
11 of 22
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
תִּירָא֙
Be not afraid
H3372
תִּירָא֙
Be not afraid
Strong's:
H3372
Word #:
12 of 22
to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
מִפְּנֵ֤י
of
H6440
מִפְּנֵ֤י
of
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
13 of 22
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
הַדְּבָרִים֙
the words
H1697
הַדְּבָרִים֙
the words
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
14 of 22
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
15 of 22
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
שָׁמַ֔עְתָּ
that thou hast heard
H8085
שָׁמַ֔עְתָּ
that thou hast heard
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
16 of 22
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
17 of 22
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נַעֲרֵ֥י
wherewith the servants
H5288
נַעֲרֵ֥י
wherewith the servants
Strong's:
H5288
Word #:
19 of 22
(concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latit
Cross References
Isaiah 7:4And say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be fainthearted for the two tails of these smoking firebrands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of Remaliah.Isaiah 35:4Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.
Historical Context
Prophetic formulas like "Thus saith the LORD" authenticated messages as divine speech, not human opinion. Isaiah spoke with God's authority, not his own speculation.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's command "fear not" address our emotional response to threats?
- What comfort comes from recognizing that enemies are merely servants while we serve the sovereign King?
- How do we practically obey God's command not to fear when facing real threats?
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Analysis & Commentary
Isaiah's message "Thus saith the LORD, Be not afraid" directly addresses the core issue—fear. God's command not to fear the blasphemous words acknowledges their emotional impact but declares they cannot ultimately harm those under divine protection. The phrase "the servants of the king of Assyria" deliberately demotes Rabshakeh from his self-important posturing to mere servitude. God's perspective cuts through intimidation to reveal the true power dynamic—the creature cannot prevail against the Creator.