5 I say, sayest thou, (but they are but vain words) I have counsel and strength for war: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?

Other Translations of Isaiah 36:5

New International Version

5 You say you have counsel and might for war-but you speak only empty words. On whom are you depending, that you rebel against me?

English Standard Version

5 Do you think that mere words are strategy and power for war? In whom do you now trust, that you have rebelled against me?

The Message

5 You're bluffing and I'm calling your bluff. Your words are no match for my weapons. What kind of backup do you have now that you've rebelled against me?

New King James Version

5 I say you speak of having plans and power for war; but they are mere words. Now in whom do you trust, that you rebel against me?

New Living Translation

5 Do you think that mere words can substitute for military skill and strength? Who are you counting on, that you have rebelled against me?

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 36:5

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Isaiah 36 is very similar to 2 Kings 18:17-37. Thus, please see the commentary on 2 Kings 18.