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Not Servants, but 'Boys'
Multiple commentators highlight that the Hebrew word for "servants" is a term of contempt, better translated as "youths" or "boys." God is deliberately using dismissive language, belittling the high-ranking Assyrian officials. As John Calvin notes, the fact that mere "servants" would dare to blaspheme God makes their offense even more outrageous.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 37:6
18th Century
Theologian
With which the servants ... - Hebrew, נערי na‛ărēy - The ‘youth,’ or the young men. The word properly denotes boys, yout…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 37:6
19th Century
Bishop
The servants of the king of Assyria. —Not the usual word for “servants,” which might include high officers of state, but a less ho…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 37:6
16th Century
Theologian
Thus says Jehovah. Isaiah begins by saying that he gives the reply in the name of God, and expressly declares that the oracle comes from G…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 37:6
17th Century
Pastor
And Isaiah said to them, thus shall you say to your master ,
&c.] Or, "your lord" F17 ; King Hezekiah, wh…