Isaiah 37:27 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore their inhabitants were of small power, they were dismayed and confounded: they were as the grass of the field, and as the green herb, as the grass on the housetops, and as corn blasted before it be grown up.”
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Read Full Chapter →Sennacherib describes the helplessness and destruction he has inflicted on conquered peoples.
The Context of Isaiah 37:27
Sennacherib describes the weakness and destruction of the peoples he has conquered.
What Does Isaiah 37:27 Mean?
Sennacherib attributes the success of his conquests to the weakness of those he conquered. The inhabitants of the defeated nations were of small power, dismayed, and confounded—unable to resist. He compares them to vegetation: grass of the field, green herb on rooftops, and corn blasted before harvest. All are fragile, temporary, unable to stand against any force that opposes them.
This comparison is revealing. Sennacherib sees conquered peoples not as humans with dignity and rights, but as easily destroyed plants. His contempt for those he conquers reveals the character of his pride: it is merciless, dismissive, and dehumanizing. Yet this is precisely the pride that God will not tolerate. His treatment of the weak as mere vegetation to be trampled will be judged.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 37:27
What does Isaiah 37:27 mean?
Sennacherib describes the helplessness and destruction he has inflicted on conquered peoples.
What is the context of Isaiah 37:27?
Sennacherib describes the weakness and destruction of the peoples he has conquered.