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Thus says the Lord, Yahweh of Hosts, Go, get you to this treasurer, even to Shebna, who is over the house, [and say],
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God Confronts Power
God commands Isaiah to go directly to Shebna, one of the most powerful officials in the kingdom, described as a treasurer or steward over the king's palace. This shows that no one, regardless of their rank or influence, is above God's authority and judgment. God holds leaders personally accountable for their actions.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Analysis ofIsaiah 22:15–25. — Vision 20.
The remainder of this chapter (Isaiah 22:15–25) is occupied w…
19th Century
Anglican
Go, get you to this treasurer, even to Shebna. —The section that follows opens a chapter in the internal politics of the reign of Hezekiah…
16th Century
Protestant
Thus saith the Lord. This is a special prediction against a single individual; for, having spoken of the whole nation, he turns to Shebna,…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thus says the Lord God of hosts, Go. These words are spoken to the prophet, bidding him go to Shebna's house; so the Arabic version…
This message to Shebna is a reproof of his pride, vanity, and security. How vain is all earthly grandeur, which death will so soon end! What will i…
13th Century
Catholic
The burden of the valley. Here the prophet issues a threat against those who were joined to the people of God by their position of…
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