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Isaiah 38:20

Isaiah 38:20
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.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For Isaiah had said,.... Before the above writing was made, which ends in the preceding verse; for this and the…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

The Lord was ready to save me - He was prompt, quick to save me. He did not hesitate or delay. Therefore we will sing my…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Isaiah 38:9-22

We have here Hezekiah's thanksgiving-song, which he penned, by divine direction, after his recovery. He might have taken…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Perhaps a liturgical appendix, adapting the psalm for congregational use. Hence the transition from 1st pers. sing, to…