Isaiah 38:5 bbe — Go to Hezekiah, and say, The Lord, the God of David, your father, says, Your prayer has come to my ears, and I have see…

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"Go to Hezekiah, and say, The Lord, the God of David, your father, says, Your prayer has come to my ears, and I have seen your weeping: see, I will give you fifteen more years of life."

— Isaiah 38:5, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 38 — Context

And Hezekiah, turning his face to the wall, made his prayer to the Lord, saying,

O Lord, keep in mind how I have been true to you with all my heart, and have done what is good in your eyes. And Hezekiah gave way to bitter weeping.

Then the word of the Lord came to Isaiah, saying,

Go to Hezekiah, and say, The Lord, the God of David, your father, says, Your prayer has come to my ears, and I have seen your weeping: see, I will give you fifteen more years of life.

And I will keep you and this town safe from the hands of the king of Assyria: and I will keep watch over this town.

And Isaiah said, This is the sign the Lord will give you, that he will do what he has said:

See, I will make the shade which has gone down on the steps of Ahaz with the sun, go back ten steps. So the shade went back the ten steps by which it had gone down.

Isaiah 38:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 38:5 say?

Isaiah 38:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Go to Hezekiah, and say, The Lord, the God of David, your father, says, Your prayer has come to my ears, and I have seen your weeping: see, I will give you fifteen more years of life.”

Where is Isaiah 38:5 in the Bible?

Isaiah 38:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 38, verse 5.

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 38:5.

What translation should I read Isaiah 38:5 in?

Isaiah 38:5 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 38:5?

Isaiah 38:5 reads (BBE): “Go to Hezekiah, and say, The Lord, the God of David, your father, says, Your prayer has come to my ears, and I have seen your weeping: see, I will give you fifteen more years of life.” 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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