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A Lie in God's Name
Commentators agree that the Assyrian commander's claim to be sent by "Jehovah" was a manipulative tactic. He was likely using a half-truth or an outright lie to demoralize the people of Judah. Scholars note this is a common strategy of the enemy: to use God's name or twist spiritual truths to create fear and doubt, making people feel that resisting evil is the same as resisting God.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 36:10
18th Century
Theologian
And am I now come up without the Lord - Am I come up without his permission or command? Rabshakeh here speaks in the name of his ma…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 36:10
19th Century
Bishop
Am I now come up without the Lord ... —The words may be simply an empty boast. Possibly, however, Isaiah’s teaching that …
John Calvin
On Isaiah 36:10
16th Century
Theologian
And now have I come up without Jehovah? He now attacks Hezekiah in another manner, by telling him that it will serve no purpose to assembl…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 36:10
17th Century
Pastor
And am I now come up without the Lord against this land to
destroy it ?
&c.] He would…