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A World Without Worship
Commentators explain that Hezekiah wasn't denying an afterlife, but lamenting the loss of the ability to praise God. In the Old Testament understanding, Sheol (the grave) was a dim, silent place. It lacked the vibrant, public worship of the temple. His cry is about losing the privilege of celebrating God's goodness in the land of the living.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 38:18
18th Century
Theologian
For the grave cannot praise thee - The Hebrew word here is Sheol. It is put by metonymy here for those who are in the grave, that is, for th…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 38:18
19th Century
Bishop
For the grave ... —i.e., Sheol, or Hades. We return to the king’s thoughts of the dim shadow-world, Death an…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 38:18
16th Century
Theologian
For hell shall not confess thee When he says that he would not have celebrated the praises of God if his life had been taken away, he prom…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 38:18
17th Century
Pastor
For the grave cannot praise thee, death can not celebrate thee That is, they that are in the grave, and under the power o…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 38:9–22
17th Century
Minister
Here we have Hezekiah's thanksgiving. It is good for us to remember the mercies we receive in sickness. Hezekiah records the condition he was in. H…