What does Isaiah 38:21 mean?

Isaiah 38:21 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Isaiah 38:21 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

For Isaiah had said, Let them take a lump of figs, and lay it for a plaister upon the boil, and he shall recover.

19The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth.

20The LORD was ready to save me: therefore we will sing my songs to the stringed instruments all the days of our life in the house of the LORD.

21For Isaiah had said, Let them take a lump of figs, and lay it for a plaister upon the boil, and he shall recover.

22Hezekiah also had said, What is the sign that I shall go up to the house of the LORD?

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