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The Enemy's Psychological War
Commentators agree that the Assyrian official is using psychological warfare. By calling Hezekiah's plans "vain words" or "a word of lips," he aims to make Judah's leadership and strategy seem foolish and weak. This tactic highlights how adversaries often try to undermine confidence by dismissing anything that isn't visible, worldly power.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 36:5
18th Century
Theologian
I say, sayest thou - In 2 Kings 18:20, this is ‘thou sayest;’ and thus many manuscripts read it here, and Lowth and Noyes have a…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 36:5–6
19th Century
Bishop
I have counsel and strength for war ... — Reports of Hezekiah’s speech, probably also of his negotiations with Egypt, had…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 36:5
16th Century
Theologian
I have said (only a word of the lips.) In the sacred history (2 Kings 18:20), the word used is, You have said. This m…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 36:5
17th Century
Pastor
I say, (you say,) but they are but vain wordsF6; meaning the following, which he suggests were only the fruit …