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Isaiah 37:33: Meaning Explained
Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the king of Assyria, He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow...
Isaiah 37:33
“"Therefore, this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria: He will not enter this city or shoot an arrow here. He won't advance against it with shields or build a siege ramp against it.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
God promises: Sennacherib will NOT enter Jerusalem. He won't even shoot arrows or build ramps to attack.
What’s Happening Here
Complete protection promised. Assyria cannot attack the city.
Key Words
siege rampa ramp built against a wall to attack
Why It Matters
God's protection is total. Enemies cannot even attempt their attack.
Did You Know?
The specific promise that Sennacherib won't even be able to shoot arrows shows complete prevention, not just defense.
Word Study
H559
Therefore thus saithאָמַ֤ר
H3068
the LORDיְהוָה֙
H4428
concerning the kingמֶ֣לֶךְ
H804
of Assyriaאַשּׁ֔וּר
H935
He shall not comeיָבוֹא֙
H5892
into this cityהָעִ֣יר
H3384
nor shootיוֹרֶ֥ה
H2671
an arrowחֵ֑ץ
H6923
there nor come beforeיְקַדְּמֶ֣נָּה
H4043
it with shieldsמָגֵ֔ן
H8210
nor castיִשְׁפֹּ֥ךְ
H5550
a bankסֹלְלָֽה׃
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