Isaiah 37:34 kjv
By the way that he came, by the same shall he return, and shall not come into this city, saith the LORD.
Isaiah 37:34 nkjv
By the way that he came, By the same shall he return; And he shall not come into this city,' Says the LORD.
Isaiah 37:34 niv
By the way that he came he will return; he will not enter this city," declares the LORD.
Isaiah 37:34 esv
By the way that he came, by the same he shall return, and he shall not come into this city, declares the LORD.
Isaiah 37:34 nlt
The king will return to his own country
by the same road on which he came.
He will not enter this city,'
says the LORD.
Isaiah 37 34 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 37:35 | "And it came to pass that night that the angel of the LORD went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses." | Fulfilled in 2 Kings 19:35 |
| 2 Kings 19:34 | "For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake." | Parallel account |
| Psalm 46:1 | "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." | God's protective nature |
| Psalm 76:10 | "Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain." | God turning enemy's plans |
| Isaiah 14:24 | "The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:" | God's sure purposes |
| Isaiah 10:24 | "Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, O my people that dwellest in Zion, be not afraid of the Assyrian: he shall smite thee with a rod, and his staff shall lift up against thee after the manner of Egypt." | Assurance against Assyria |
| Jeremiah 29:6 | "Seek ye the welfare of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the welfare thereof shall ye have welfare." | God's care for His people/city |
| Ezekiel 37:24 | "And David my servant shall be king over them; and they shall have one shepherd: they shall also walk in my judgments, and observe my statutes, and do them." | Davidic covenant fulfilled |
| Romans 11:26 | "And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:" | Messiah from Zion |
| Acts 4:25 | "Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?" | Prophetic words of David |
| John 10:28 | "And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand." | God's eternal protection |
| Genesis 28:15 | "And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am the LORD God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed;" | God's covenantal promises |
| Deuteronomy 32:8 | "When the most High divided to the nations their inheritance, when he separated the sons of Adam, he set the bounds of the people after the number of the children of Israel." | God's sovereignty |
| Isaiah 60:12 | "For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted." | Divine judgment on adversaries |
| Isaiah 54:17 | "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD." | God's protection over His people |
| Psalm 127:1 | "Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain." | Dependence on God's protection |
| 2 Samuel 7:12-13 | "And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever." | Davidic dynasty established |
| 1 Kings 15:4 | "For David’s sake did the LORD his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem:" | God's faithfulness to David |
| 2 Chronicles 20:6 | "And said, O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?" | God's supreme power |
| 1 Chronicles 17:14 | "But I will settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for ever: his throne shall be established for evermore." | Enduring kingdom |
Isaiah 37 verses
Isaiah 37 34 Meaning
This verse declares God's direct intervention to protect Jerusalem and save it for the sake of His servant David, severing the Assyrian army by divine action.
Isaiah 37 34 Context
This verse is part of the narrative in Isaiah 36-37 detailing the Assyrian invasion of Judah under King Sennacherib and God's miraculous deliverance of Jerusalem. Sennacherib's envoy, the Rabshakeh, had previously taunted King Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem, boasting of Assyria's might and urging surrender. Hezekiah responded by sending priests to consult Isaiah the prophet. Isaiah then declared God's assurance: "Thus saith the LORD, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's." Hezekiah’s prayer further cemented God’s commitment. The chapter immediately preceding this verse recounts the miraculous destruction of the Assyrian army by an angel of the Lord.
Isaiah 37 34 Word Analysis
- For I: The first-person singular pronoun followed by the verb "to be." Emphasizes the divine source of the promise and action. God Himself is the actor.
- will defend: Hebrew: "saving" (v'hoshati). This future tense signifies a definitive promise of salvation and protective action. The root ys' (yasha) implies rescue, deliverance, and victory.
- this city: Refers specifically to Jerusalem, the holy city, the seat of Davidic royalty and the place of God's dwelling.
- to save it: "to save it" (l'hoshia 'otah). Reinforces the certainty of salvation and deliverance for Jerusalem.
- for Mine own sake: Hebrew: "for My sake" (I_my yadoj). Highlights God's self-interest and glory as the primary motivation for His actions. It's not just for Judah's sake, but because of His own name and reputation.
- and for David's sake: Hebrew: "and for David's servant's sake" (v'al-avad DavidI). Connects God's promise directly to the Davidic Covenant, God's promise to David to establish an everlasting dynasty and kingdom (2 Samuel 7).
- servant: Hebrew: 'eved. Refers to David, God's chosen king and covenant partner. It denotes one who is loyal and serves God's purposes.
Word Groups Analysis
- "For I will defend this city to save it": This phrase encapsulates God's sovereign power and His active role in protecting His chosen city. It highlights His intentionality and guaranteed outcome, stemming from His faithfulness rather than Judah's merit alone.
- "for Mine own sake, and for David's sake": This pair of phrases reveals the dual basis of God's protective covenant. His glory and the faithfulness to His promises made to David are the unwavering reasons for His intervention, providing deep assurance to His people.
Isaiah 37 34 Bonus Section
The emphasis on "David's sake" is crucial. The Davidic Covenant promised an enduring dynasty and a king who would rule forever (2 Sam 7:16). Even when David's descendants failed, God remained faithful to His covenant promise by preserving Jerusalem, the capital city, and the lineage. This prefigures the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who is both the Son of David and the eternal King, securing salvation not only for Jerusalem but for all who believe in Him. The Assyrian army's destruction was a tangible manifestation of God's power that resonated through history, a powerful testament to His commitment to those who trust in Him, a truth echoed in the New Testament's assurances of Christ's victorious reign.
Isaiah 37 34 Commentary
God's declaration here underscores His absolute sovereignty and His deep commitment to His covenant promises. The protection of Jerusalem is not based on human merit but on divine grace and faithfulness, primarily directed towards God’s own glory and the establishment of David’s lasting kingdom. This act of deliverance is a clear demonstration that the ultimate power rests with God, not with any earthly king or empire like Assyria. It anticipates the greater deliverance that would come through the Messiah, a descendant of David, who would bring eternal salvation to God's people.