2-kings 18:29
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Thus said the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able to deliver you out of his hand:
American King James Version (AKJV)
Thus said the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able to deliver you out of his hand:
American Standard Version (ASV)
Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you; for he will not be able to deliver you out of his hand:
Basic English Translation (BBE)
This is what the king says: Do not be tricked by Hezekiah, for there is no salvation for you in him.
Webster's Revision
Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able to deliver you out of his hand:
World English Bible
Thus says the king, 'Don't let Hezekiah deceive you; for he will not be able to deliver you out of his hand.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you; for he shall not be able to deliver you out of his hand:
Definitions for 2-kings 18:29
Barnes's 2-kings 18:29 Bible Commentary
There were two grounds, and two only, on which Hezekiah could rest his refusal to surrender,
(1) ability to resist by his own natural military strength and that of his allies; and
(2) expectation based upon the language of Isaiah Isa 30:31; Isaiah 31:4-9, of supernatural assistance from Yahweh.
The Rab-shakeh argues that both grounds of confidence are equally fallacious.
