Isaiah 37:4

Chinese Simplified CUNPSS Script Union (新标点和合本, 神版)

或者耶和华－你的 神听见拉伯沙基的话，就是他主人 亚述 王打发他来辱骂永生 神的话；耶和华－你的 神听见这话就发斥责。故此，求你为余剩的民扬声祷告。』」

这是什么意思？

This verse is from Isaiah, and it tells Hezekiah to pray for the people. It says that God might respond to the insults from Rabshakeh, who was sent by the Assyrian king to mock God. The key message is to pray for God's intervention and protection.

儿童解释

Imagine you're playing in the playground, and a mean kid starts saying bad things about your favorite teacher. This verse is like a friend telling you to ask your teacher to make that mean kid stop and to protect you and your friends.

历史背景

Isaiah wrote this during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, around 700 B.C. The Assyrians were a powerful empire and had sent Rabshakeh to intimidate Judah. This verse was meant to encourage Hezekiah and the people of Judah to rely on God in their time of crisis.

今日应用

In a modern scenario, imagine your boss is spreading false rumors about you at work. Instead of retaliating, you can lift up your concerns in prayer, asking for God to intervene and defend you. This verse encourages us to turn to God in difficult situations.

主题

• prayer
• faith
• deliverance
• insults
• God's protection
• encouragement

相关经文

• 2 Chronicles 32:20
• Psalm 123:1
• Ephesians 6:18
• James 5:16
• 1 Peter 5:7

常见问题

Who is Rabshakeh in Isaiah 37?

Rabshakeh was an Assyrian official sent to intimidate King Hezekiah and the people of Judah. He mocked God and encouraged the people to surrender to the Assyrians.

What does it mean to 'lift up thy prayer'?

Lifting up prayer means to earnestly and sincerely pray to God, often with the expectation that God will hear and respond to the prayer.

How can this verse be applied in a modern context?

In modern times, this verse can be applied by encouraging people to pray for God's intervention and protection when facing difficult or intimidating situations, trusting that God will respond to their prayers.

What is the significance of the 'remnant that is left'?

The 'remnant that is left' refers to the people of Judah who remained faithful to God despite the Assyrian threat. It signifies that God's protection and deliverance are for those who trust in Him.