Isaiah 14:26

26 This is the plan determined for the whole earth. This is how he will use his power against all the nations.

Isaiah 14:26 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 14:26

This [is] the purpose that is purposed upon the whole
earth,
&c] Or, "counsel that is counselled". The Targum is,

``all the inhabitants of the earth;''

and the Septuagint version, "the whole world", meaning the Assyrian empire, and all states depending on it; as the Roman empire is called, ( Luke 2:1 ) for this purpose respects not the end of the world, and the judgment of it at the last day, as some have thought; but the preceding prophecy, purpose, or counsel, concerning breaking and trampling under foot the Assyrians, and delivering the Jews from subjection to them: and this [is] the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations;
of which the Assyrian army consisted, or which made up the Assyrian monarchy, or depended on it, and fell with it. "Purpose" denotes the counsel, will, and decree of God, about this business; and "hand" the execution of it. The Targum renders it "power"; so "hand" and "counsel" go together in ( Acts 4:28 ) . The Targum is

``on all kingdoms.''

Isaiah 14:26 In-Context

24 The LORD of Armies has taken an oath: "It will happen exactly as I've intended. It will turn out exactly as I've planned.

25 I'll crush Assyria on my land. I'll trample it underfoot on my mountains. Then its yoke will be removed from my people, and its burden will be removed from their shoulders."

26 This is the plan determined for the whole earth. This is how he will use his power against all the nations.

27 The LORD of Armies has planned it. Who can stop it? He is ready to use his power. Who can turn it back?

28 This was the divine revelation in the year King Ahaz died.