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Isaiah 38:22 cpdv — And Hezekiah said, “What will be the sign that I may go up to the house of the Lord?”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Hezekiah said, “What will be the sign that I may go up to the house of the Lord?” "

— Isaiah 38:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 38 — Context

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The living, the living, these will give praise to you, as I also do this day! The father will make the truth known to the sons.

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O Lord, save me! And we will sing our psalms, all the days of our life, in the house of the Lord.”

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Now Isaiah had ordered them to take a paste of figs, and to spread it like plaster over the wound, so that he would be healed.

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And Hezekiah said, “What will be the sign that I may go up to the house of the Lord?”

Isaiah 38:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 38:22 say?
Isaiah 38:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Hezekiah said, “What will be the sign that I may go up to the house of the Lord?” ”
Where is Isaiah 38:22 in the Bible?
Isaiah 38:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 38, verse 22.
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 38:22.
What translation should I read Isaiah 38:22 in?
Isaiah 38:22 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 38:22?
Isaiah 38:22 reads (CPDV): “And Hezekiah said, “What will be the sign that I may go up to 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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