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Isaiah, 39

1. At that time, the king of Babylon, Merodach-Baladan son of Baladan, sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah, for he had heard of his illness and his recovery.

1. At that time Merodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah: for he had heard that he had been sick, and was recovered.

2. Hezekiah was delighted at this and showed the ambassadors his entire treasury, the silver, gold, spices, precious oil, his armoury too, and everything to be seen in his storehouses. There was nothing in his palace or in his whole domain that Hezekiah did not show them.

2. And Hezekiah was glad of them, and shewed them the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not.

3. The prophet Isaiah then came to King Hezekiah and asked him, 'What have these men said, and where have they come to you from?' Hezekiah answered, 'They have come from a distant country, from Babylon.'

3. Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto him, What said these men? and from whence came they unto thee? And Hezekiah said, They are come from a far country unto me, [even] from Babylon.

4. Isaiah said, 'What have they seen in your palace?' 'They have seen everything in my palace,' Hezekiah answered. 'There is nothing in my storehouses that I have not shown them.'

4. Then said he, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah answered, All that [is] in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shewed them.

5. Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, 'Listen to the word of Yahweh Sabaoth,

5. Then said Isaiah to Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD of hosts:

6. "The days are coming when everything in your palace, everything that your ancestors have amassed until now, will be carried off to Babylon. Not a thing will be left," Yahweh says.

6. Behold, the days come, that all that [is] in thine house, and [that] which thy fathers have laid up in store until this day, shall be carried to Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the LORD.

7. "Sons sprung from you, sons begotten by you, will be abducted to be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon." '

7. And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.

8. Hezekiah said to Isaiah, 'This word of Yahweh that you announce is reassuring,' for he was thinking, 'There is going to be peace and security during my lifetime.'

8. Then said Hezekiah to Isaiah, Good [is] the word of the LORD which thou hast spoken. He said moreover, For there shall be peace and truth in my days.



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Przypisy:

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).

Wersety związane z Isaiah, 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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