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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.