Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 38:2 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Isaiah 38:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 38 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD,”
Isaiah 38:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 38:2
Hezekiah's response "Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall" depicts private, intense prayer. Facing the wall removes distractions, focusing entirely on God. This physical posture demonstrates desperate seeking of God's face. The immediacy "then" shows Hezekiah's instant turn to prayer upon hearing the death sentence. Rather than despairing or seeking human solutions, the king brings his crisis directly to God. This models appropriate response to devastating news—immediate, focused prayer.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 38:2
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“when you pray”
“and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him”
“and you will honor me.,And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me., וּקְרָאֵנִי בְּיוֹם צָרָה אֲחַלֶּצְךָ וּתְכַבְּדֵנִי׃ ,And call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee, and thou shalt honour Me.',49:15 καὶ ἐπικάλεσαί με ἐν ἡμέρᾳ θλίψεως καὶ ἐξελοῦμαί σε καὶ δοξάσεις με διάψαλμα,49:15 And call upon me in the day of affliction; and I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Pause.,,,,”
“and of your people Israel”