New English Translation
2 Kings 17:39
39Instead you must worship the Lord your God; then he will rescue you from the power of all your enemies.”
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
37You must carefully obey at all times the rules, regulations, law, and commandments he wrote down for you. You must not worship other gods. 38You must never forget the agreement I made with you, and you must not worship other gods. Instead you must worship the Lord your God; then he will rescue you from the power of all your enemies.” 40But they pay no attention; instead they observe their earlier practices. 41These nations are worshiping the Lord and at the same time serving their idols; their sons and grandsons do just as their fathers have done, to this very day.
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כִּ֛י אִֽם־אֶת־יְהוָ֥ה אֱלֹהֵיכֶ֖ם תִּירָ֑אוּ וְהוּא֙ יַצִּ֣יל אֶתְכֶ֔ם מִיַּ֖ד כָּל־אֹיְבֵיכֶֽם׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for 2 Kings 17:39
- 2 Kings 17:36Instead you must worship the Lord, who brought you up from the land of Egypt by his great power and military ability; bow down to him and offer sacrifices to him.
- 1 Samuel 12:24However, fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. Just look at the great things he has done for you!
- Isaiah 8:12“Do not say, ‘Conspiracy,’ every time these people say the word. Don’t be afraid of what scares them; don’t be terrified.
- Jeremiah 10:7Everyone should revere you, O King of all nations, because you deserve to be revered. For there is no one like you among any of the wise people of the nations nor among any of their kings.
- Matthew 10:28Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
- Luke 1:50from generation to generation he is merciful to those who fear him.
- Nehemiah 9:27Therefore you delivered them into the hand of their adversaries, who oppressed them. But in the time of their distress they called to you, and you heard from heaven. In your abundant compassion you provided them with deliverers to rescue them from their adversaries.
- Luke 1:71that we should be saved 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
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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
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