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Isaías, 39

1. en tw kairw ekeinw apesteilen marwdac uioV tou laadan o basileuV thV babulwniaV epistolaV kai presbeiV kai dwra ezekia hkousen gar oti emalakisqh ewV qanatou kai anesth

1. En aquel tiempo, Merodak Baladán, hijo de Baladán, rey de Babilonia, envió cartas y un presente a Ezequías porque había oído que había estado enfermo y se había curado.

2. kai ecarh ep' autoiV ezekiaV caran megalhn kai edeixen autoiV ton oikon tou necwqa kai thV stakthV kai twn qumiamatwn kai tou murou kai tou arguriou kai tou crusiou kai pantaV touV oikouV twn skeuwn thV gazhV kai panta osa hn en toiV qhsauroiV autou kai ouk hn ouqen o ouk edeixen ezekiaV en tw oikw autou

2. Se alegró Ezequías por ello y enseñó a los enviados su cámara del tesoro, la plata, el oro, los aromas, el aceite precioso, su arsenal y todo cuanto había en los tesoros; no hubo nada que Ezequías no les mostrara en su casa y en todo su dominio.

3. kai hlqen hsaiaV o profhthV proV ton basilea ezekian kai eipen proV auton ti legousin oi anqrwpoi outoi kai poqen hkasin proV se kai eipen ezekiaV ek ghV porrwqen hkasin proV me ek babulwnoV

3. Entonces el profeta Isaías fue donde el rey Ezequías y le dijo: «¿Qué han dicho esos hombres y de dónde han venido a ti?» Respondió Ezequías: «Han venido de un país lejano, de Babilonia.»

4. kai eipen hsaiaV ti eidosan en tw oikw sou kai eipen ezekiaV panta ta en tw oikw mou eidosan kai ouk estin en tw oikw mou o ouk eidosan alla kai ta en toiV qhsauroiV mou

4. Dijo: «¿Qué han visto en tu casa?» Respondió Ezequías: «Han visto cuanto hay en mi casa; nada hay en los tesoros que no les haya enseñado.»

5. kai eipen autw hsaiaV akouson ton logon kuriou sabawq

5. Dijo Isaías a Ezequías: «Escucha la palabra de Yahveh Sebaot:

6. idou hmerai ercontai legei kurioV kai lhmyontai panta ta en tw oikw sou kai osa sunhgagon oi patereV sou ewV thV hmeraV tauthV eiV babulwna hxei kai ouden ou mh katalipwsin eipen de o qeoV

6. Vendrán días en que todo cuanto hay en tu casa y cuanto reunieron tus padres hasta el día de hoy, será llevado a Babilonia; nada quedará, dice Yahveh.

7. oti kai apo twn teknwn sou wn egennhsaV lhmyontai kai poihsousin spadontaV en tw oikw tou basilewV twn babulwniwn

7. Y se tomará de entre tus hijos, los que han salido de ti, los que has engendrado, para que sean eunucos en el palacio del rey de Babilonia.»

8. kai eipen ezekiaV proV hsaian agaqoV o logoV kuriou on elalhsen genesqw dh eirhnh kai dikaiosunh en taiV hmeraiV mou .

8. Respondió Ezequías a Isaías: «Es buena la palabra de Yahveh que me dices.» Pues pensaba: «¡Con tal que haya paz y seguridad en mis días!»



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Footnotes:

39:1-2 - Hezekiah displays his treasures to the Babylonian messengers, demonstrating pride and lack of discernment. This attitude reveals the danger of showing off and self-sufficiency (see also Proverbs 16:18 and 1 John 2:16).

39:3-4 - Isaiah rebukes Hezekiah for his lack of wisdom in revealing everything to the Babylonians. This event highlights the need to seek divine guidance before making important decisions (see also Proverbs 3:5-6 and Matthew 10:16).

39:5-7 - Isaiah prophesies that Babylon will carry off Hezekiah's treasures and descendants into exile. This prophecy highlights that unwise decisions can have dire consequences for future generations (see also 2 Kings 20:17-18 and Jeremiah 25:11).

39:8 - Hezekiah's response reflects a selfish attitude, accepting the prophecy as long as it does not affect his own time. This attitude contrasts with the biblical call to seek the common good and think of future generations (see also Philippians 2:3-4 and Proverbs 13:22).

Verses related to Isaías, 39:

Isaiah chapter 39 reveals Hezekiah's failure. What consequences arise from your pride? This crucial text recounts the visit of Babylonian ambassadors and Hezekiah's reckless display of the kingdom's riches. The chapter includes Isaiah's prophecy about the future Babylonian exile. Isaiah 39 explores themes such as pride, consequences of choices, and God's sovereignty in history. Consider with us five Bible passages that relate to the lessons in this eye-opening chapter.

2 Chronicles 32:31: "But when the ambassadors of the rulers of Babylon were sent to him to inquire about the wonder that had occurred in the country, God left him to put him to the test and to know all that was in his heart." - This passage provides additional context for the visit of the Babylonian ambassadors mentioned in Isaiah 39.

Proverbs 27:1: "Don't boast about tomorrow, because you don't know what this or that day will bring." - This proverb reflects Hezekiah's recklessness in showing his treasures to the Babylonians in Isaiah 39.

Jeremiah 17:5: "Thus says the Lord: 'Cursed is the man who trusts in men, who makes mortal humanity his strength, but whose heart turns away from the Lord.'" - This verse echoes the implicit warning in Isaiah 39 against trusting in human alliances rather than in God.

Matthew 6:19-20: "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal." - This teaching of Jesus contrasts with the attitude of Hezekiah in Isaiah 39, who was proud of his earthly treasures.

1 Timothy 6:17-18: "Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant, nor to place their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides us with everything for our satisfaction. Command them to do good, to be rich in good works, generous and ready to share." - This exhortation from Paul reflects the lessons we can draw from Hezekiah's error in Isaiah 39.

FAQ:

What did Isaiah's prophecy about Babylon mean?

The prophecy indicated that Babylon, a future power, would conquer Judah and take the people captive, an event that would occur after Hezekiah's death. (Isaiah 39:6-7)

How did Hezekiah react to Isaiah's prophecy about Babylon?

Hezekiah accepted the prophecy calmly, saying that peace would come in his lifetime, even though he knew that the Babylonian captivity was inevitable. (Isaiah 39:8)


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