Isaiah 14:32

Isaiah 14:32 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the Lord hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it.
• New International Version (NIV)What answer shall be given to the envoys of that nation? “The Lord has established Zion, and in her his afflicted people will find refuge.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)What will one answer the messengers of the nation? "The Lord has founded Zion, and in her the afflicted of his people find refuge."
• New King James Version (NKJV)What will they answer the messengers of the nation? That the Lord has founded Zion, And the poor of His people shall take refuge in it.

Context of Isaiah 14:32

30I will feed the poor in my pasture; the needy will lie down in peace. But as for you, I will wipe you out with famine and destroy the few who remain. 31Wail at the gates! Weep in the cities! Melt with fear, you Philistines! A powerful army comes like smoke from the north. Each soldier rushes forward eager to fight. What should we tell the Philistine messengers? Tell them, “The Lord has built Jerusalem; its walls will give refuge to his oppressed people.”

Isaiah 14:32 word by word

וּמַֽה־יַּעֲנֶ֖ה מַלְאֲכֵי־ג֑וֹי כִּ֤י יְהוָה֙ יִסַּ֣ד צִיּ֔וֹן וּבָ֥הּ יֶחֱס֖וּ עֲנִיֵּ֥י עַמּֽוֹ׃ סRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• then answerעָנָה‛ânâh · to answerH6030
• the messengersמַלְאָךְmal'âk · messengerH4397
• of the nationגּוֹיgôy gôy · nationH1471
• That the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• hath foundedיָסַדyâsad · to foundH3245
• Zionצִיּוֹןtsîyôn · ZionH6726
• and the poorעָנִי‛ânîy · afflictedH6041
• of his peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971
• shall trustחָסָהchâsâh · to seek refugeH2620

Cross-references for Isaiah 14:32

• Isaiah 39:1Soon after this, Merodach-baladan son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent Hezekiah his best wishes and a gift. He had heard that Hezekiah had been very sick and that he had recovered.
• 2 Samuel 8:10he sent his son Joram to congratulate King David for his successful campaign. Hadadezer and Toi had been enemies and were often at war. Joram presented David with many gifts of silver, gold, and bronze.
• 2 Kings 20:12Soon after this, Merodach-baladan son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent Hezekiah his best wishes and a gift, for he had heard that Hezekiah had been very sick.
• Isaiah 12:6Let all the people of Jerusalem shout his praise with joy! For great is the Holy One of Israel who lives among you.”
• Isaiah 37:32For a remnant of my people will spread out from Jerusalem, a group of survivors from Mount Zion. The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen!
• Psalms 87:1On the holy mountain stands the city founded by the Lord.
• Psalms 102:16For the Lord will rebuild Jerusalem. He will appear in his glory.
• Psalms 132:13For the Lord has chosen Jerusalem; he has desired it for his home.
• Matthew 16:18Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.
• Isaiah 11:4He will give justice to the poor and make fair decisions for the exploited. The earth will shake at the force of his word, and one breath from his mouth will destroy the wicked.
• Isaiah 25:4But you are a tower of refuge to the poor, O Lord, a tower of refuge to the needy in distress. You are a refuge from the storm and a shelter from the heat. For the oppressive acts of ruthless people are like a storm beating against a wall,
• Zephaniah 3:12Those who are left will be the lowly and humble, for it is they who trust in the name of the Lord.
• Zechariah 11:7So I cared for the flock intended for slaughter—the flock that was oppressed. Then I took two shepherd’s staffs and named one Favor and the other Union.
• James 2:5Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn’t God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren’t they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him?
• Proverbs 18:10The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.
• Matthew 24:15“The day is coming when you will see what Daniel the prophet spoke about—the sacrilegious object that causes desecration standing in the Holy Place.” (Reader, pay attention!)

Commentaries on Isaiah 14:32

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 32The messengers of the nation "The ambassadors of the nations" - The Septuagint read גוים goyim, , plural; and so the Chaldee, and one MS. The ambassadors of the neighboring nations, that send to congratulate Hezekiah on his success, which in his answer he will ascribe to the protection of God. See 2 Chronicles 32:23. Or, if גוי goi singular, the reading of the text, be preferred, the ambassadors sent by the Philistines to demand peace. - L. The Lord hath…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 32What shall one then answer - The design of this verse is obvious. It is to show that Judea would be safe from the invasions of the Philistines, and that God was the protector of Zion. For this purpose the prophet refers to messengers or ambassadors who should be sent for any purpose to Jerusalem, either to congratulate Hezekiah, or to form an alliance with the Jews. The prophet asks what answer or information should be given to such messengers when they…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 28-32Verses 28-32 Assurance is given of the destruction of the Philistines and their power, by famine and war. Hezekiah would be more terrible to them than Uzziah had been. Instead of rejoicing, there would be lamentation, for the whole land would be ruined. Such destruction will come upon the proud and rebellious, but the Lord founded Zion for a refuge to poor sinners, who flee from the wrath to come, and trust in his mercy through Christ Jesus. Let us tell…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 32The LORD has founded Zion: God was fully willing and capable of defending Judah, and he did not want the kingdom to make alliances with nations such as the Philistines to protect themselves from the invading Assyrians.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3232. messengers of the nation--When messengers come from Philistia to enquire as to the state of Judea, the reply shall be, that the Lord ... (Psa 87:1, 5; 102:16). poor--(Zep 3:12).Read the comment

Topics related to Isaiah 14:32

• Afflictions and Adversities
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• Faith
• Isaiah
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Commentaries on Isaiah 14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• 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