Neville Goddard on Isaiah 39:1-5 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Isaiah 39 in context

Scripture Focus

1At that time Merodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah: for he had heard that he had been sick, and was recovered.

2And Hezekiah was glad of them, and shewed them the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not.

3Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto him, What said these men? and from whence came they unto thee? And Hezekiah said, They are come from a far country unto me, even from Babylon.

4Then said he, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah answered, All that is in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shewed them.

5Then said Isaiah to Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD of hosts:

Isaiah 39:1-5

Biblical Context

King Hezekiah welcomes Babylonian envoys and shows all his treasures; Isaiah asks what has been seen, and Hezekiah admits everything in his house. Then the prophet delivers a word from the LORD.

Neville's Inner Vision

From the inner view, Hezekiah's display of silver, gold, spices, and arms is a symbol of a mind convinced that wealth proves security. The visitors from Babylon are not strangers but wandering thoughts from afar testing what the heart values. When Hezekiah says that all in his house has been shown, he reveals a habit of making the outer world the sovereign truth of who he is. Yet the LORD of hosts—the I AM—speaks to the reader as a reminder: reality is not measured by palaces but by consciousness. The true test is whether you can hear the inner word that steadies you in the midst of possession and loss. If you see wealth as external proof, you invite fear; if you recognize that your every experience arises from your state of mind, you awaken to a steadier abundance that remains when appearances change. The prophet's message invites you to return to your inner kingdom, where you are complete in consciousness regardless of Babylon's letters or gifts.

Practice This Now

Assume you are the I AM, already full and safe in inner wealth. Close your eyes, revise the scene by saying, 'I am complete now,' and feel that realization as your present reality.