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Isaiah 38:4 web — Then the word of Yahweh came to Isaiah, saying,

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"Then the word of Yahweh came to Isaiah, saying,"

— Isaiah 38:4, World English Bible

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Isaiah 38 — Context

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In those days was Hezekiah sick and near death. Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, came to him, and said to him, "Thus says Yahweh, 'Set your house in order, for you will die, and not live.'"

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Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to Yahweh,

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and said, "Remember now, Yahweh, I beg you, how I have walked before you in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in your sight." Hezekiah wept bitterly.

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Then the word of Yahweh came to Isaiah, saying,

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"Go, and tell Hezekiah, 'Thus says Yahweh, the God of David your father, "I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. Behold, I will add fifteen years to your life.

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I will deliver you and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria, and I will defend this city.

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This shall be the sign to you from Yahweh, that Yahweh will do this thing that he has spoken.

Isaiah 38:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 38:4 say?
Isaiah 38:4 in the World English Bible reads: “Then the word of Yahweh came to Isaiah, saying,”
Where is Isaiah 38:4 in the Bible?
Isaiah 38:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 38, verse 4.
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 38:4.
What translation should I read Isaiah 38:4 in?
Isaiah 38:4 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 38:4?
Isaiah 38:4 reads (WEB): “Then the word of Yahweh came to Isaiah, saying,” 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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