Isaiah 37:21 Meaning and Explanation
“Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria:”
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The Context of Isaiah 37:21
Isaiah relays God's response to Hezekiah, acknowledging his prayer against Sennacherib.
What Does Isaiah 37:21 Mean?
God answers Hezekiah's prayer through Isaiah with a formal divine response: Thus saith the LORD God of Israel. The phrase Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib indicates that God has heard and accepted Hezekiah's prayer. God acknowledges Hezekiah's intercession, his honesty, his affirmation of God's supremacy, and his request for deliverance made on behalf of God's honor.
The response begins not with command or judgment but with recognition of Hezekiah's faithful prayer. This teaches an important lesson: prayers offered in faith, grounded in God's character and focused on His honor, are heard and answered by God. What follows will be not an abstract pronouncement but a specific divine response to Hezekiah's particular prayer and petition.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 37:21
What does Isaiah 37:21 mean?
Isaiah delivers God's response to Hezekiah's prayer.
What is the context of Isaiah 37:21?
Isaiah relays God's response to Hezekiah, acknowledging his prayer against Sennacherib.