2 Kings 17:39

2 Kings 17:39 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But the Lord your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.
• New International Version (NIV)Rather, worship the Lord your God; it is he who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)but you shall fear the Lord your God, and he will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies."
• New King James Version (NKJV)But the Lord your God you shall fear; and He will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.”

Context of 2 Kings 17:39

37And you must always be careful to observe the statutes, ordinances, laws, and commandments He wrote for you. Do not worship other gods. 38Do not forget the covenant I have made with you. Do not worship other gods, but worship the LORD your God, and He will deliver you from the hands of all your enemies.” 40But they would not listen, and they persisted in their former customs. 41So these nations worshiped the LORD but also served their idols, and to this day their children and grandchildren continue to do as their fathers did.

2 Kings 17:39 word by word

כִּ֛י אִֽם־אֶת־יְהוָ֥ה אֱלֹהֵיכֶ֖ם תִּירָ֑אוּ וְהוּא֙ יַצִּ֣יל אֶתְכֶ֔ם מִיַּ֖ד כָּל־אֹיְבֵיכֶֽם׃Read the interlinear

• butכִּי [אם]kîy · that if: exceptH3588
• but[כִּי] אם'im · if: exceptH518
• ·אֵת'êth · [Obj.]H853
• worshipיָרֵאyârê' · to fearH3372
• the LORDיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• your Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• and Heהוּאhû' hîy' · he/she/itH1931
• will deliverנָצַלnâtsal · to rescueH5337
• from the handsיָדyâd · hand: powerH3027
• of allכֹּלkôl kôl · allH3605
• your enemiesאֹיֵב'ôyêb 'ôyêb · enemyH341

Cross-references for 2 Kings 17:39

• 2 Kings 17:36Instead, worship the LORD, who brought you out of the land of Egypt with great power and an outstretched arm. You are to bow down to Him and offer sacrifices to Him.
• 1 Samuel 12:24Above all, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.
• Isaiah 8:12“Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread.
• Jeremiah 10:7Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You.
• Matthew 10:28Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
• Luke 1:50His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.
• Nehemiah 9:27So You delivered them into the hands of enemies who oppressed them, and in their time of distress they cried out to You. From heaven You heard them, and in Your great compassion You gave them deliverers who saved them from the hands of their enemies.
• Luke 1:71salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us,

Commentaries on 2 Kings 17:39

• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 24-41Verses 24-41 The terror of the Almighty will sometimes produce a forced or feigned submission in unconverted men; like those brought from different countries to inhabit Israel. But such will form unworthy thoughts of God, will expect to please him by outward forms, and will vainly try to reconcile his service with the love of the world and the indulgence of their lusts. May that fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom, possess our hearts, and…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 35-39According to Israel’s covenant with the Lord (Exodus 20:5; Deuteronomy 6:4–15), Israel was to worship only the Lord. Only God could truly save and protect them from all enemies.Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Kings 17:39

• Fear of God
• Judgments
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Commentaries on 2 Kings 17

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings