Isaiah 38:18 net — Indeed Sheol does not give you thanks; death does not praise you. Those who descend into the Pit do not anticipate your…

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"Indeed Sheol does not give you thanks; death does not praise you. Those who descend into the Pit do not anticipate your faithfulness."

— Isaiah 38:18, NET Bible

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Isaiah 38 — Context

15

What can I say? He has decreed and acted. I will walk slowly all my years because I am overcome with grief.

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O Lord, your decrees can give men life; may years of life be restored to me. Restore my health and preserve my life.’

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“Look, the grief I experienced was for my benefit. You delivered me from the Pit of oblivion. For you removed all my sins from your sight.

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Indeed Sheol does not give you thanks; death does not praise you. Those who descend into the Pit do not anticipate your faithfulness.

19

The living person, the living person, he gives you thanks, as I do today. A father tells his sons about your faithfulness.

20

The LORD is about to deliver me, and we will celebrate with music for the rest of our lives in the LORD’s temple.”

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Isaiah ordered,“Let them take a fig cake and apply it to the ulcerated sore and he will get well.”

Isaiah 38:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 38:18 say?
Isaiah 38:18 in the NET Bible reads: “Indeed Sheol does not give you thanks; death does not praise you. Those who descend into the Pit do not anticipate your faithfulness.”
Where is Isaiah 38:18 in the Bible?
Isaiah 38:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 38, verse 18.
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 38:18.
What translation should I read Isaiah 38:18 in?
Isaiah 38:18 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 38:18?
Isaiah 38:18 reads (NET): “Indeed Sheol does not give you thanks; death does not praise you. Those who descend into the Pit do not anticipate your faithfulness.” 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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