Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him. New Living Translation “Be strong and courageous! Don’t be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria or his mighty army, for there is a power far greater on our side! English Standard Version “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or dismayed before the king of Assyria and all the horde that is with him, for there are more with us than with him. Berean Standard Bible “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. King James Bible Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him: New King James Version “Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid nor dismayed before the king of Assyria, nor before all the multitude that is with him; for there are more with us than with him. New American Standard Bible “Be strong and courageous, do not fear or be dismayed because of the king of Assyria nor because of all the horde that is with him; for the One with us is greater than the one with him. NASB 1995 “Be strong and courageous, do not fear or be dismayed because of the king of Assyria nor because of all the horde that is with him; for the one with us is greater than the one with him. NASB 1977 “Be strong and courageous, do not fear or be dismayed because of the king of Assyria, nor because of all the multitude which is with him; for the one with us is greater than the one with him. Legacy Standard Bible “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be dismayed because of the king of Assyria nor because of all the multitude that is with him; for the one with us is greater than the one with him. Amplified Bible “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be dismayed because of the king of Assyria, nor because of all the army that is with him; for the One with us is greater than the one with him. Christian Standard Bible “Be strong and courageous! Don’t be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria or before the large army that is with him, for there are more with us than with him. Holman Christian Standard Bible “Be strong and courageous! Don’t be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria or before the large army that is with him, for there are more with us than with him. American Standard Version Be strong and of good courage, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him; for there is a greater with us than with him: Contemporary English Version Be brave and confident! There's no reason to be afraid of King Sennacherib and his powerful army. We are much more powerful, English Revised Version Be strong and of a good courage, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there is a greater with us than with him: GOD'S WORD® Translation "Be strong and courageous. Don't be frightened or terrified by the king of Assyria or the crowd with him. Someone greater is on our side. Good News Translation "Be determined and confident, and don't be afraid of the Assyrian emperor or of the army he is leading. We have more power on our side than he has on his. International Standard Version "Be strong and courageous. Don't be afraid or disheartened because of the king of Assyria or because of the army that accompanies him, because the one who is with us is greater than the one with him. Majority Standard Bible “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. NET Bible "Be strong and brave! Don't be afraid and don't panic because of the king of Assyria and this huge army that is with him! We have with us one who is stronger than those who are with him. New Heart English Bible "Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude who is with him; for there is a greater with us than with him. Webster's Bible Translation Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there are more with us than with him: World English Bible “Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or dismayed because of the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude who is with him; for there is a greater one with us than with him. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid, nor be cast down from the face of the king of Asshur, and from the face of all the multitude that [is] with him, for with us [are] more than with him. Young's Literal Translation Be strong and courageous, be not afraid, nor be cast down from the face of the king of Asshur, and from the face of all the multitude that is with him, for with us are more than with him. Smith's Literal Translation Be strong and be firm ye shall not fear and ye shall not be terrified-from the face of the king of Assur, and from before all the multitude which are with him: for with us much more than with him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBehave like men, and take courage: be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of the Assyrians, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there are many more with us than with him. Catholic Public Domain Version “Act manfully and be strengthened. Do not be afraid. Neither should you dread the king of the Assyrians and the entire multitude that is with him. For many more are with us than with him. New American Bible “Be strong and steadfast; do not be afraid or dismayed because of the king of Assyria and all the horde coming with him, for there is more with us than with him. New Revised Standard Version “Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid or dismayed before the king of Assyria and all the horde that is with him; for there is one greater with us than with him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBe strong and courageous; do not be afraid nor dismayed in the presence of the king of Assyria, nor in the presence of all the armies that have come with him; for there is more with us than with him: Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Be valiant and be strong! You shall not be afraid and you shall not tremble before the King of Assyria and before the armies that have come with him, because that which is ours with us is greater than that which is with him! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Be strong and of good courage, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him; for there is a Greater with us than with him: Brenton Septuagint Translation Be strong and courageous, and fear not, neither be dismayed before the King of Assyria, and before all the nation that is with him: for there are more with us than with him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Sennacherib Invades Judah…6Hezekiah appointed military commanders over the people and gathered the people in the square of the city gate. Then he encouraged them, saying, 7“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. 8With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.… Cross References Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Psalm 118:6 The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” 1 John 4:4 You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. Exodus 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” 1 Samuel 17:45-47 But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” Isaiah 43:1-2 But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” 2 Kings 6:16 “Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Treasury of Scripture Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him: strong Deuteronomy 31:6,7,23 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee… Joshua 1:6-9 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them… 1 Chronicles 28:10,20 Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it… be not afraid 2 Chronicles 20:15 And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's. 2 Kings 18:30 Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, The LORD will surely deliver us, and this city shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria. 2 Kings 19:6,7 And Isaiah said unto them, Thus shall ye say to your master, Thus saith the LORD, Be not afraid of the words which thou hast heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me… for there 2 Kings 6:16 And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. Romans 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. Jump to Previous Account Afraid Army Asshur Assyria Cast Courage Courageous Discouraged Dismayed Face Fear Good Great Greater Heart Horde Multitude Strong Troubled VastJump to Next Account Afraid Army Asshur Assyria Cast Courage Courageous Discouraged Dismayed Face Fear Good Great Greater Heart Horde Multitude Strong Troubled Vast2 Chronicles 32 1. Sennacherib invading Judah, Hezekiah fortifies himself, and encourages his people9. Hezekiah and Isaiah pray against the blasphemies of Sennarchib 21. An angel destroys the host of the Assyrians 24. Hezekiah praying in his sickness, God gives him a sign of recovery 25. His proud heart is humbled by God 27. His wealth and works 31. His error in the ambassage of Babylon 32. He dying, Manasseh succeeds him Be strong and courageous This phrase is a recurring exhortation in the Old Testament, often used to encourage leaders and the people of Israel in times of trial or battle. The Hebrew words "chazaq" (be strong) and "amats" (be courageous) are commands that imply not just physical strength, but also mental and spiritual fortitude. Historically, this call to strength and courage is deeply rooted in the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God promises His presence and support. This phrase is reminiscent of God's charge to Joshua (Joshua 1:6-9), emphasizing reliance on God's power rather than human might. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria or of the vast army with him for there is a greater One with us than with him For there be more with us than with him.--A reminiscence of 2Kings 6:16, "Be not thou afraid; for more are they that are with us than they that are with them." It is not necessary to suppose that the chronicler professes to give the exact words of Hezekiah's exhortation, but only the substance and spirit of it. Verse 7. - Several of the descriptive dramatic touches of Isaiah 22:4-14 are forcible and apt commentary to this verse.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Be strongחִזְק֣וּ (ḥiz·qū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer and courageous! וְאִמְצ֔וּ (wə·’im·ṣū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 553: To be stout, strong, bold, alert Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not be afraid תִּֽירְא֣וּ (tî·rə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten or discouraged תֵּחַ֗תּוּ (tê·ḥat·tū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 2865: To prostrate, to break down, either, by violence, by confusion and fear before מִפְּנֵי֙ (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Assyria אַשּׁ֔וּר (’aš·šūr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 804: Ashshur [and] וּמִלִּפְנֵ֖י (ū·mil·lip̄·nê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the vast army הֶהָמ֣וֹן (he·hā·mō·wn) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1995: A noise, tumult, crowd, disquietude, wealth with him, עִמּ֑וֹ (‘im·mōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction there is a greater [One] רַ֖ב (raḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7227: Much, many, great with us עִמָּ֥נוּ (‘im·mā·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's 5973: With, equally with than with him. מֵעִמּֽוֹ׃ (mê·‘im·mōw) Preposition-m | third person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with Links 2 Chronicles 32:7 NIV2 Chronicles 32:7 NLT 2 Chronicles 32:7 ESV 2 Chronicles 32:7 NASB 2 Chronicles 32:7 KJV 2 Chronicles 32:7 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 32:7 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 32:7 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 32:7 French Bible 2 Chronicles 32:7 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 32:7 Be strong and of good courage don't (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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