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Isaiah 22:15: Meaning Explained
Thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, Go, get thee unto this treasurer, even unto Shebna, which is over the house, and say,
Isaiah 22:15
“This is what the Lord, the LORD of Hosts, says: "Go to Shebna, the steward in charge of the palace, and tell him:”
What Does This Verse Mean?
God commands Isaiah to go to Shebna, the head official of the palace, and give him a special message.
What’s Happening Here
Now Isaiah focuses on one specific bad leader. Shebna represents the corrupt leadership of the nation.
Key Words
stewardsomeone in charge of managing a ruler's house and wealth
Why It Matters
This verse reminds us that God holds leaders accountable for their actions and character, a principle that remains vital for evaluating leadership in any era.
Did You Know?
Archaeologists discovered a tomb inscription from this period bearing the name 'Shebna,' which may be the very official Isaiah confronted.
Word Study
H559
Thus saithאָמַ֛ר
H136
the Lordאֲדֹנָ֥י
H3069
GODיְהוִ֖ה
H6635
of hostsצְבָא֑וֹת
H935
getבֹּא֙
H5532
thee unto this treasurerהַסֹּכֵ֣ן
H7644
even unto Shebnaשֶׁבְנָ֖א
H1004
which is over the houseהַבָּֽיִת׃
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