Isaiah 39:6
Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store until this day, shall be carried to Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the LORD.
Original Language Analysis
הַיּ֥וֹם
Behold the days
H3117
הַיּ֥וֹם
Behold the days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
2 of 19
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
וְנִשָּׂ֣א׀
shall be carried
H5375
וְנִשָּׂ֣א׀
shall be carried
Strong's:
H5375
Word #:
4 of 19
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
5 of 19
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
6 of 19
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בְּבֵיתֶ֗ךָ
that all that is in thine house
H1004
בְּבֵיתֶ֗ךָ
that all that is in thine house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
7 of 19
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
וַאֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
וַאֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
8 of 19
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
אֲבֹתֶ֛יךָ
and that which thy fathers
H1
אֲבֹתֶ֛יךָ
and that which thy fathers
Strong's:
H1
Word #:
10 of 19
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
עַד
H5704
עַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
11 of 19
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
הַיּ֥וֹם
Behold the days
H3117
הַיּ֥וֹם
Behold the days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
12 of 19
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
הַזֶּ֖ה
H2088
בָּבֶ֑ל
to Babylon
H894
בָּבֶ֑ל
to Babylon
Strong's:
H894
Word #:
14 of 19
babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
15 of 19
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יִוָּתֵ֥ר
shall be left
H3498
יִוָּתֵ֥ר
shall be left
Strong's:
H3498
Word #:
16 of 19
to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve
Cross References
2 Kings 24:13And he carried out thence all the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house, and cut in pieces all the vessels of gold which Solomon king of Israel had made in the temple of the LORD, as the LORD had said.Jeremiah 20:5Moreover I will deliver all the strength of this city, and all the labours thereof, and all the precious things thereof, and all the treasures of the kings of Judah will I give into the hand of their enemies, which shall spoil them, and take them, and carry them to Babylon.
Historical Context
This prophecy, given c. 701 BC, was fulfilled in 586 BC when Nebuchadnezzar plundered the temple and took Daniel and others as captives. The specificity of naming Babylon (then a minor power) validated Isaiah's prophetic authority.
Questions for Reflection
- How might your present pride or compromise affect future generations?
- Do you take seriously God's warnings even when judgment seems distant?
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Analysis & Commentary
Isaiah's prophecy that 'nothing shall be left' and royal sons would become eunuchs in Babylon is unconditional judgment arising from Hezekiah's pride in showing his treasures. This demonstrates that consequences of sin can extend beyond personal punishment to affect descendants and nations. The 150-year fulfillment lag shows God's patience, yet certainty of judgment (2 Peter 3:9).