Isaiah 36:5
“I say, sayest thou, (but they are but vain words) I have counsel and strength for war: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?”

What does Isaiah 36:5 mean?
Isaiah 36:5 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "I say, sayest thou, (but they are but vain words) I have counsel and strength for war: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?" This verse comes from the book of Isaiah, which is a major prophetical…
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In the annals of history, particularly in periods of conflict, the voices of opposition often rise loud and clear, seeking to undermine the faith of the strong and the resolve of the faithful. The verse Isaiah 36:5 reminds us of such a moment: "I say, sayest thou, (but they are…
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O Sovereign Lord, In the quiet of this prayer, I come before You, mindful of the truth found in Isaiah 36:5 – “I say, sayest thou, (but they are but vain words) I have counsel and strength for war: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?” These words echo…
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