Isaiah 38:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 38:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 38:20 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The LORD was ready to save me: therefore we will sing my songs to the stringed instruments all the days of our life in t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 38:20 — KJV
“The LORD was ready to save me: therefore we will sing my songs to the stringed instruments all the days of our life in the house of the LORD.”
— Isaiah 38:20 (KJV)
Isaiah 38:20 in Context — About the Book of Isaiah
Isaiah is the prince of prophets — soaring visions of God's holiness, searing warnings, and the Old Testament's clearest portraits of the coming Messiah: born of a virgin, wounded for our transgressions, a man of sorrows. Comfort and strength for the weary run through every chapter.
Cross-References for Isaiah 38:20
“Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever. let it...: Heb. be thou pleased and bless”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 38:20: lord, therefore, sing
“Because David did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any thing that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 38:20: lord, save, days
“It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD;”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 38:20: lord, sing, instruments
“And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day, singing with loud instruments unto the LORD. present: Heb. found loud...: Heb. instruments of strength”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 38:20: lord, sing, instruments
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. for ever: Heb. to length of days”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 38:20: lord, days, life
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