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Isaiah 14:13-14

Listen to Isaiah 14:13-14
13 You said in your heart, 1‘I will ascend to heaven; above the stars of God 2I will set my throne on high; I will sit on the mount of assembly in the far reaches of the north; [a]
14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High. ’

Isaiah 14:13-14 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 14

This chapter contains prophecies of the restoration of the Jews, of the fall of the king of Babylon, and the destruction of the Assyrian empire, and of the ruin of Palestine. The moving cause of the restoration of the Jews, and their settlement in their own land, is the distinguishing mercy of God towards them; the accomplishment of it, proselytes joined unto them; the means, people of other nations, who should bring them into it, and whom they should possess and rule over; and the consequence of it, rest from sorrow, fear, and hard bondage, Isa 14:1-3 upon which they are introduced as taking up a proverb, or a triumphant song, concerning the king of Babylon, wondering at his fall, and ascribing it to the Lord, Isa 14:4,5 representing the inhabitants of the earth, and great men of it, as at peace, and rest, and rejoicing, who before were continually disturbed, and smitten by him, Isa 14:6-8 introducing the dead, and those in hell, meeting him, and welcoming him into their regions, with taunts and jeers; upbraiding him with his weakness, shame, and disgrace he was come into; putting him in mind of his former pomp and splendour, pride, arrogance, and haughtiness, Isa 14:9-15 spectators are brought in, as amazed at the low, mean, and despicable condition he was brought into, considering what he had done in the world, in kingdoms and cities, but was now denied a burial, when other kings lay in their pompous sepulchres, Isa 14:16-20 and then it is foretold that that whole royal family should be cut off, and Babylon, the metropolis of his kingdom, should be utterly destroyed, Isa 14:21-23 all which was settled and fixed by the purpose of God, which could not be made void, Isa 14:24-27 and next follows a prophecy of the destruction of Palestine; the date of the prophecy is given Isa 14:28 the inhabitants of Palestine are bid not to rejoice at the death of one of the kings of Judah, since another should arise, who would be fatal to them, Isa 14:29 and while the Jews would be in safety, they would be destroyed by famine and war, Isa 14:30,31 from all which it would appear, and it might be told the messengers of the nations, or any inquiring persons, that Zion is of the Lord's founding, and under his care and protection, and that his people have great reason and encouragement to trust in him, Isa 14:32.

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Isaiah 14:13-14 Study Resources

Sermons

From Self-Sufficient to Son, Capacity Is Not Permission
From Self-Sufficient to Son, Capacity Is Not Permission
Dr. Robyn Kassas and Dr. Nathan Kassas

In this episode, Dr. Robyn Kassas and Dr. Nathan Kassas continue through the Valley Gate while announcing that Season Casting begins that night at Times of Refreshing Christian Center in Manhattan. They contrast the Tower of Babel, where man ascends to make a name, with Jesus, who descends and is given the name above all names. They explain that independence can look successful and even godly, and that capacity is not permission, with a personal testimony of giving a choice back to God. They unpack the biology of independence and the brain's drive for prediction and control, and describe independence as making your ability your source and as the original sin. They close with an acronym for down and the wilderness Israelites, and note that Jesus depended fully on the Father.

Attacks From The North (The 10th of Tevet…The Time of the Siege)
Attacks From The North (The 10th of Tevet…The Time of the Siege)
Candace Long

(Note: I have interrupted my current series, The Last Year of the Church Age, because something significant is brewing and I need to chronicle it.)This episode is a series of news bulletins covering 4 objectives: 1) To explain what these attacks are and what the 10th of Tevet has to do with them…2) To make available episodes I have already produced so you can go deeper, if you desire…3) To acquaint you with recent events that affect all of us…4) To offer commentary on what we can do about it all.Today's teaching is not for the faint of heart. These are critical times and the Father is preparing us for the Redemption....but to be honest, I am burdened by so many Christians who are not prepared because they are following the pied piper of Hellenism who is at its strongest during the Christmas season. As a result, they are not tethered to God's times and seasons found only through diligent Torah study.I am doing my best to wake people up to what could be one of our final warnings.**********************NOTE: For the resources mentioned in this episode: Go to my PODCAST PAGE, locate this title and click on it. All the resources are listed in the description notes.**********************

Cross References 2

  • 1. 14:13 Jer. 51:53; Amos 9:2; [Matt. 11:23; Luke 10:15]
  • 2. 14:13 Dan. 5:22, 23; [2 Thess. 2:4]

Footnotes 1

  • [a] 14:13 Or 'in the remote parts of Zaphon'
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2025

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