2 Chronicles 32:8 Meaning and Explanation
“With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Hezekiah contrasts the Assyrian king's mortal power with God's divine strength, and the people are assured by his words.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 32:8
Hezekiah reveals the spiritual source of Judah's true strength and the people find peace in his assurance.
What Does 2 Chronicles 32:8 Mean?
Hezekiah clarifies the contrast: Sennacherib possesses only 'an arm of flesh'—human military strength, powerful but finite. Judah possesses the LORD God, whose power transcends human limitation. He promises that God will actively help them and fight on their behalf in battle.
The people respond by finding rest and confidence in Hezekiah's testimony. Their peace is not based on military assessment but on trust in his words about God's protection. This spiritual rest precedes physical battle.
2 Chronicles 32:8 in the Original Language
'arm of flesh' (זְרוֹעַ בָּשָׂר, zeroa basar) — a Hebrew metaphor for human power and military strength, emphasizing human limitation.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 32:8
What does 2 Chronicles 32:8 mean?
Hezekiah contrasts the Assyrian king's mortal power with God's divine strength, and the people are assured by his words.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 32:8?
Hezekiah reveals the spiritual source of Judah's true strength and the people find peace in his assurance.