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Isaiah 14

Isa 14, Is 14


Isaiah 14

1 For the LORD will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set them in their own land: and the strangers shall be joined with them, and they shall cleave to the house of Jacob.

2 And the people shall take them, and bring them to their place: and the house of Israel shall possess them in the land of the LORD for servants and handmaids: and they shall take them captives, whose captives they were; and they shall rule over their oppressors.

3 And it shall come to pass in the day that the LORD shall give thee rest from thy sorrow, and from thy fear, and from the hard bondage wherein thou wast made to serve,

4 That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!

5 The LORD hath broken the staff of the wicked, and the sceptre of the rulers.

6 He who smote the people in wrath with a continual stroke, he that ruled the nations in anger, is persecuted, and none hindereth.

7 The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they break forth into singing.

8 Yea, the fir trees rejoice at thee, and the cedars of Lebanon, saying, Since thou art laid down, no feller is come up against us.

9 Hell from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy coming: it stirreth up the dead for thee, even all the chief ones of the earth; it hath raised up from their thrones all the kings of the nations.

10 All they shall speak and say unto thee, Art thou also become weak as we? art thou become like unto us?

11 Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, and the noise of thy viols: the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee.

12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!

13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:

14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.

15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.

16 They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms;



17 That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?

18 All the kings of the nations, even all of them, lie in glory, every one in his own house.

19 But thou art cast out of thy grave like an abominable branch, and as the raiment of those that are slain, thrust through with a sword, that go down to the stones of the pit; as a carcase trodden under feet.

20 Thou shalt not be joined with them in burial, because thou hast destroyed thy land, and slain thy people: the seed of evildoers shall never be renowned.

21 Prepare slaughter for his children for the iniquity of their fathers; that they do not rise, nor possess the land, nor fill the face of the world with cities.

22 For I will rise up against them, saith the LORD of hosts, and cut off from Babylon the name, and remnant, and son, and nephew, saith the LORD.

23 I will also make it a possession for the bittern, and pools of water: and I will sweep it with the besom of destruction, saith the LORD of hosts.

24 The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:

25 That I will break the Assyrian in my land, and upon my mountains tread him under foot: then shall his yoke depart from off them, and his burden depart from off their shoulders.

26 This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and this is the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations.

27 For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?

28 In the year that king Ahaz died was this burden.

29 Rejoice not thou, whole Palestina, because the rod of him that smote thee is broken: for out of the serpent's root shall come forth a cockatrice, and his fruit shall be a fiery flying serpent.

30 And the firstborn of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in safety: and I will kill thy root with famine, and he shall slay thy remnant.

31 Howl, O gate; cry, O city; thou, whole Palestina, art dissolved: for there shall come from the north a smoke, and none shall be alone in his appointed times.

32 What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the LORD hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it.

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Summary and the Meaning of Chapter 14 of the Book of Isaiah in the KJV Holy Bible

Chapter 14 of the Book of Isaiah is a rich and complex piece of biblical literature. This chapter is divided into two main parts: the first part (verses 1-23) is a prophecy of the restoration of Israel and the downfall of Babylon, while the second part (verses 24-32) contains prophecies against Assyria and Philistia. These two parts, although they address different nations and historical situations, are united by a common theme: the sovereignty and justice of God.

The chapter begins with a promise of restoration for Israel. The people of Israel, who were in exile in Babylon, are assured that they will return to their homeland and live in peace: "For the LORD will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set them in their own land: and the strangers shall be joined with them, and they shall cleave to the house of Jacob" (Isaiah 14:1). This is a message of hope and comfort, a reminder that God has not forgotten His people, even in their darkest hour.

Babylon's Downfall

Following the promise of restoration for Israel, Isaiah turns his attention to Babylon. Babylon, the superpower of the ancient world and the oppressor of Israel, is predicted to fall. The prophet uses vivid and dramatic language to describe this downfall: "How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!" (Isaiah 14:12).

The downfall of Babylon is described in terms of cosmic disruption and chaos. The stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not cause her light to shine. This is not just a political or military defeat. It is a cosmic event, a manifestation of divine judgment on a grand scale.

The King of Babylon

In the midst of this prophecy against Babylon, there is a fascinating and enigmatic figure: the king of Babylon. This figure is described as a proud and arrogant ruler who aspired to ascend to heaven and make himself like the Most High (Isaiah 14:13-14). However, instead of ascending to heaven, he is brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit (Isaiah 14:15).

This figure of the king of Babylon has been interpreted in various ways. Some see him as a symbol of the devil, due to the reference to "Lucifer" in verse 12. Others see him as a historical figure, such as Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon during the time of the exile. Still, others see him as a symbolic representation of all human arrogance and pride, which seeks to exalt itself above God and is ultimately brought low.

Prophecies Against Assyria and Philistia

The second part of chapter 14 contains prophecies against Assyria and Philistia. Assyria, like Babylon, was a major power in the ancient Near East and a threat to Israel. The prophecy against Assyria is brief but powerful: "The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand: That I will break the Assyrian in my land, and upon my mountains tread him under foot: then shall his yoke depart from off them, and his burden depart from off their shoulders" (Isaiah 14:24-25).

The prophecy against Philistia, on the other hand, is more detailed. The Philistines are warned not to rejoice over the death of their oppressor, for a worse oppressor will rise in his place (Isaiah 14:29). This prophecy, like the one against Babylon, is a warning against pride and complacency. It is a reminder that human power is transient and that ultimate authority belongs to God.

The Sovereignty and Justice of God

The overarching theme of chapter 14 of the Book of Isaiah is the sovereignty and justice of God. Despite the seeming invincibility of the world's superpowers, God is ultimately in control. He raises nations up and brings them down according to His will. He uses them as instruments of His judgment, but He also holds them accountable for their actions.

This chapter also emphasizes the justice of God. The nations that oppress Israel and defy God are brought to justice. Their pride and arrogance are their downfall. The people of Israel, on the other hand, who have suffered under the yoke of these nations, are promised restoration and peace. This is a powerful reminder that God sees the afflictions of His people and will not let them go unpunished.

In conclusion, Chapter 14 of the Book of Isaiah is a profound and multifaceted exploration of the themes of divine sovereignty and justice. It offers hope to the oppressed, a warning to the proud, and a vision of a world where every knee will bow to the God of Israel.



This article is informed by the King James Version of the Holy Bible, the authors' personal knowledge, considerations and experience, and additional materials and resources available in internet.

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