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Isaiah 37:3 · KJV

"And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and of blasphemy: for the children are come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring forth."

King James Version

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Passage Context

1And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD.
2And he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests covered with sackcloth, unto Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz.
3And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and of blasphemy: for the children are come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring forth.
4It may be the LORD thy God will hear the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God, and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that is left.
5So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle feelings of trouble and despair?

2

What does it mean for you to seek help in times of need?

3

When have you felt overwhelmed and how did you respond?

Life Application

faith

In moments of trouble, turn to God in prayer and seek His strength to endure.

mental health

Acknowledge your feelings of distress and seek support from trusted friends or counselors.

People in This Verse

HezekiahOT

Hezekiah was a king of Judah known for his religious reforms and faithfulness to God. He sought to restore true worship and remove idolatry from the land.

First appearance: 2 Kings 18:1

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