Isaiah 36:11
“Then said Eliakim and Shebna and Joah unto Rabshakeh, Speak, I pray thee, unto thy servants in the Syrian language; for we understand it: and speak not to us in the Jews’ language, in the ears of the people that are on the wall.”
What does Isaiah 36:11 mean?
Isaiah 36:11 (KJV) reads: "Then said Eliakim and Shebna and Joah unto Rabshakeh, Speak, I pray thee, unto thy servants in the Syrian language; for we understand it: and speak not to us in the Jews' language, in the ears of the people that are on the wall." This verse comes from…
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In the heart of a crisis, when the walls of reality seem to close in on us, we are often faced with choices that define our responses to fear and faith. Isaiah 36:11 captures a critical moment in the narrative of Israel during a time of siege and uncertainty: "Then said Eliakim…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before you today, I reflect on the words of Isaiah 36:11, where Eliakim, Shebna, and Joah requested to hear the words of Rabshakeh in a language that is clear and understood, away from the ears of the people. Your Holy Scriptures reveal to us the…
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