The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth.
The living, yes, the living, they will praise you, just as I am doing today. Parents will tell their children about your faithfulness.
The writer is saying that people who are alive should praise God and pass down the truth about God's faithfulness to the next generation.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Isaiah 38 is part of a narrative where King Hezekiah of Judah faces a terminal illness around 700 BC and receives a prophecy from Isaiah that he will die. After Hezekiah's earnest prayer, God miraculously extends his life by 15 years, leading him to compose a song of thanksgiving. In this verse, Hezekiah reflects on the importance of the living praising God and passing on His truth to future generations as a response to divine mercy.
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