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You say (but they are but vain words), [There is] counsel and strength for the war. Now on whom do you trust, that you have rebelled against me?
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An Attack on Confidence
The Assyrian commander mocks Hezekiah, claiming his confidence is based on "vain words." Commentators explain this phrase means "lip-service" or a boast without substance. The enemy's tactic is to psychologically attack Judah's morale by dismissing their strategy and alliances as empty and worthless.
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2 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Hezekiah no doubt believed that in the “counsel” of Eliakim and Isaiah, and in the “strength” promised to him by Egypt, he had resources that justi…
19th Century
Anglican
You say (but they are merely vain words). —Literally, you have said — a mere lip-word it was — that is, insincer…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Kings 18:17)
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