Isaiah 36:20 net — Who among all the gods of these lands have rescued their lands from my power? So how can the LORD rescue Jerusalem from…

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"Who among all the gods of these lands have rescued their lands from my power? So how can the LORD rescue Jerusalem from my power?’”"

— Isaiah 36:20, NET Bible

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Isaiah 36 — Context

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until I come and take you to a land just like your own– a land of grain and new wine, a land of bread and vineyards.

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Hezekiah is misleading you when he says,“The LORD will rescue us.” Has any of the gods of the nations rescued his land from the power of the king of Assyria?

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Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim? Indeed, did any gods rescue Samaria from my power?

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Who among all the gods of these lands have rescued their lands from my power? So how can the LORD rescue Jerusalem from my power?’”

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They were silent and did not respond, for the king had ordered,“Don’t respond to him.”

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Eliakim son of Hilkiah, the palace supervisor, accompanied by Shebna the scribe and Joah son of Asaph, the secretary, went to Hezekiah with their clothes torn and reported to him what the chief adviser had said.

Isaiah 36:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 36:20 say?
Isaiah 36:20 in the NET Bible reads: “Who among all the gods of these lands have rescued their lands from my power? So how can the LORD rescue Jerusalem from my power?’””
Where is Isaiah 36:20 in the Bible?
Isaiah 36:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 36, verse 20.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 36:20.
What translation should I read Isaiah 36:20 in?
Isaiah 36:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 36:20?
Isaiah 36:20 reads (NET): “Who among all the gods of these lands have rescued their lands from my power? So how can the LORD rescue Jerusalem from my power?’”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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