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Then Rabshakeh stood, and cried with a loud voice in the Jews` language, and said, Hear you the words of the great king, the king of Assyria.

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Deception in a Familiar Voice

John Calvin notes the profound danger of an enemy who speaks a familiar language. Rabshakeh deliberately used Hebrew to bypass the leaders and sow doubt directly among the people. Calvin warns this is a tactic of Satan, paralleling how false teachers can use Christian terminology to cloak impieties and deceive the faithful. It's a reminder to test all teachings, even those that sound spiritual.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 36:13

18th Century

Theologian

Then Rabshakeh stood — Indicating the posture of a man who intends to speak to them at a distance.

And cried with a loud voice —

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 36:13

16th Century

Theologian

Therefore Rabshakeh stood, and cried with a loud voice in the Jewish language. The Prophet shows by what means Rabshakeh attempted to shak…

John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 36:13

17th Century

Pastor

Then Rabshakeh stood, and cried with a loud voice in the Jews'
language
In which he s…