Isaiah 37:7
Behold, I will send a blast upon him, and he shall hear a rumour, and return to his own land; and I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land.
Original Language Analysis
נוֹתֵ֥ן
Behold I will send
H5414
נוֹתֵ֥ן
Behold I will send
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
2 of 12
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
ר֔וּחַ
a blast
H7307
ר֔וּחַ
a blast
Strong's:
H7307
Word #:
4 of 12
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the
וְשָׁמַ֥ע
upon him and he shall hear
H8085
וְשָׁמַ֥ע
upon him and he shall hear
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
5 of 12
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
וְשָׁ֣ב
and return
H7725
וְשָׁ֣ב
and return
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
7 of 12
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
בְּאַרְצֽוֹ׃
in his own land
H776
בְּאַרְצֽוֹ׃
in his own land
Strong's:
H776
Word #:
9 of 12
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
וְהִפַּלְתִּ֥יו
and I will cause him to fall
H5307
וְהִפַּלְתִּ֥יו
and I will cause him to fall
Strong's:
H5307
Word #:
10 of 12
to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
Cross References
Isaiah 37:9And he heard say concerning Tirhakah king of Ethiopia, He is come forth to make war with thee. And when he heard it, he sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying,2 Chronicles 32:21And the LORD sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword.
Historical Context
Historical records confirm Sennacherib withdrew from Judah, then was later assassinated by his sons (verse 38). The prophecy's exact fulfillment demonstrates divine foreknowledge.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's control over rulers' decisions encourage faith during political turmoil?
- What does fulfilled prophecy teach about trusting God's promises regarding future events?
- How should God's sovereignty over enemy plans affect our prayer life?
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Analysis & Commentary
God's promise "I will send a blast upon him" refers to divine intervention in Sennacherib's spirit—God controls even the thoughts and decisions of pagan kings (Proverbs 21:1). The prophecy that he will "hear a rumour" and return home, then "cause him to fall by the sword in his own land" predicts specific details of judgment. This demonstrates God's sovereignty over history—He doesn't merely react to events but orchestrates them according to His purposes. The precision of fulfilled prophecy validates God's word.