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Isaiah 37:2

Isaiah 37:1 bbe — And on hearing it Hezekiah took off his robe and put on haircloth and went into the house of the Lord.

Bible in Basic English

"And on hearing it Hezekiah took off his robe and put on haircloth and went into the house of the Lord."

— Isaiah 37:1, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 37 — Context

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And on hearing it Hezekiah took off his robe and put on haircloth and went into the house of the Lord.

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And he sent Eliakim, who was over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and the chief priests, dressed in haircloth, to Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz.

3

And they said to him, Hezekiah says, This day is a day of trouble and punishment and shame: for the children are ready to come to birth, but there is no strength to give birth to them.

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It may be that the Lord your God will give ear to the words of the Rab-shakeh, whom the king of Assyria, his master, has sent to say evil things against the living God, and will make his words come to nothing: so make your prayer for the rest of the people.

Isaiah 37:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 37:1 say?
Isaiah 37:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And on hearing it Hezekiah took off his robe and put on haircloth and went into the house of the Lord.”
Where is Isaiah 37:1 in the Bible?
Isaiah 37:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 37, verse 1.
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 37:1.
What translation should I read Isaiah 37:1 in?
Isaiah 37:1 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 37:1?
Isaiah 37:1 reads (BBE): “And on hearing it Hezekiah took off his robe and put on haircloth and went into the house of the Lord.” 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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