Isaiah 39:8

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 39:8

BSB

But Hezekiah said to Isaiah, "The word of the LORD that you have spoken is good." For he thought, "At least there will be peace and security in my lifetime."

AKJV

Then said Hezekiah to Isaiah, Good is the word of the LORD which you have spoken. He said moreover, For there shall be peace and truth in my days.

CPDV

And Hezekiah said to Isaiah, "The word of the Lord which he has spoken is good." And he said, "But let there be peace and truth in my days."

ERV

Then said Hezekiah unto 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.

NHEB

Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, "The LORD's word which you have spoken is good." He said moreover, "For there will be peace and truth in my days."

SMT

And Hezekiah will say to Isaiah, Good the word of Jehovah which thou spakest And he will say, That there shall be peace and truth in my days.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 39:8

ThensaidH559Verb HezekiahH2396Proper Name MasculinetoIsaiahH3470Proper Name Masculine GoodH2896isthewordH1697Noun MasculineoftheLORDH3068Proper NamewhichthouhastspokenH1696VerbHesaidH559VerbmoreoverForthereshallbepeaceH7965Noun MasculineandtruthH571inmydaysH3117Noun Masculine

Commentary for Isaiah 39:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Isaiah 39:8

Summary

King accepts judgment with peaceful resignation

Place

Jerusalem

Event

King accepts divine judgment

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC