2 Kings 20:16

2 Kings 20:16 Meaning and Explanation

And Isaiah said unto Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD.

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Isaiah calls the king to hear a solemn word from the LORD.

What Does 2 Kings 20:16 Mean?

With a single solemn summons, the prophet prepares Hezekiah for a word of judgment. The brief command marks a turn from question to pronouncement.

'Hear the word of the LORD' is the call that should still every other voice within us. When God speaks, the wise heart falls silent and listens. The phrase reminds us that the prophet's message is not his own opinion but the authoritative word of heaven, to be received with reverence whatever it may bring.

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Isaiah calls the king to hear a solemn word from the LORD.

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