Isaiah 14:3
On the day that the LORD gives you rest from your pain and torment, and from the hard labor into which you were forced,
On the day
This phrase signifies a specific time appointed by God. In the Hebrew context, "day" often represents a period of divine intervention or fulfillment of prophecy. It is a reminder of God's sovereignty over time and history, emphasizing that He has a predetermined plan for deliverance and restoration.

the LORD
The term "LORD" in all capital letters is a translation of the Hebrew name Yahweh, the covenant name of God. It underscores His eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises. Yahweh is the God who enters into a relationship with His people, assuring them of His presence and power to save.

gives you rest
The Hebrew word for "rest" is "נ֫וּחַ" (nuach), which conveys a sense of peace, tranquility, and relief from burdens. This rest is not merely physical but also spiritual, symbolizing the ultimate peace found in God's salvation. It reflects the promise of entering into God's rest, as seen in the broader biblical narrative, including the rest offered through Christ.

from your pain and torment
"Pain" and "torment" highlight the suffering and oppression experienced by the Israelites. Historically, this refers to their captivity and the harsh conditions they endured. Theologically, it points to the human condition under sin and the suffering it brings. God's promise to relieve this suffering is a foretaste of the ultimate deliverance from sin and death through Jesus Christ.

and from the hard labor
This phrase recalls the Israelites' bondage in Egypt and their forced labor under oppressive rulers. The Hebrew word for "hard labor" is "עֲבֹדָה" (avodah), which can also mean service or worship. This dual meaning suggests that true freedom involves serving God rather than being enslaved by worldly powers.

into which you were forced
The compulsion and lack of choice in this phrase emphasize the severity of the Israelites' oppression. It serves as a metaphor for the bondage of sin, from which humanity cannot free itself. The deliverance promised by God is an act of grace, liberating His people from forces beyond their control.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is the source of deliverance and rest for His people.

2. Israel
The nation to whom this promise is given, representing God's chosen people who have experienced suffering and oppression.

3. Babylon
Though not mentioned directly in this verse, Babylon is the oppressor from whom Israel is being delivered, symbolizing any force or nation that opposes God's people.

4. Rest
A state of peace and relief from suffering, which God promises to provide.

5. Pain and Torment
The suffering and oppression experienced by Israel, symbolizing the trials faced by believers.
Teaching Points
God's Promise of Deliverance
God is faithful to deliver His people from oppression and suffering. Just as He promised rest to Israel, He promises spiritual rest to believers today.

The Nature of True Rest
True rest is not merely physical but spiritual, found in a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. It involves freedom from the burdens of sin and the law.

Endurance Through Trials
Believers can endure present trials with the hope of future rest and deliverance, trusting in God's timing and faithfulness.

The Role of Faith
Entering God's rest requires faith and trust in His promises. Believers are called to live by faith, even when circumstances are challenging.

Freedom from Bondage
Just as Israel was freed from physical bondage, believers are freed from spiritual bondage through Christ. This freedom calls for a life of obedience and worship.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does the promise of rest in Isaiah 14:3 encourage you in your current life circumstances?

2. In what ways can you relate the deliverance of Israel from Babylon to your personal spiritual journey?

3. How does the concept of rest in Isaiah 14:3 connect with Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11:28-30?

4. What are some practical steps you can take to enter into God's rest as described in Hebrews 4:9-11?

5. How can understanding God's faithfulness in delivering Israel from oppression strengthen your faith in His promises today?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Exodus 3:7-8
God's promise to deliver Israel from Egyptian bondage parallels His promise in Isaiah to deliver them from Babylonian oppression.

Matthew 11:28-30
Jesus' invitation to find rest in Him echoes the promise of rest from labor and burden found in Isaiah.

Hebrews 4:9-11
The concept of entering God's rest is expanded upon, encouraging believers to strive to enter that rest through faith and obedience.
God an Island When Fortunes are WreckedW. Birch.Isaiah 14:3
Sorrow's CrownW. Birch.Isaiah 14:3
The Christian Attitude Towards TroubleW. Birch.Isaiah 14:3
The Lord's RestR. Tuck Isaiah 14:3
Trusting God in AfflictionW. Birch.Isaiah 14:3
The Reign of Sin and the Rest of GodW. Clarkson Isaiah 14:1-3
Song of Redeemed IsraelE. Johnson Isaiah 14:1-23
People
Ahaz, Isaiah, Jacob, Lucifer, Saraph
Places
Babylon, Lebanon, Philistia, Zion
Topics
Bondage, Cruel, Enslaved, Fear, Gives, Giving, Grief, Harsh, Pain, Pass, Relief, Rest, Serve, Served, Service, Sharp, Sorrow, Suffering, Travail, Trouble, Turmoil, Wast, Wherein, Yoke
Dictionary of Bible Themes
Isaiah 14:3

     5057   rest, physical

Isaiah 14:3-4

     8792   oppression, God's attitude
     8816   ridicule, nature of

Isaiah 14:3-6

     8739   evil, examples of

Isaiah 14:3-23

     4215   Babylon

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The victory of Life (Preached at the Chapel Royal. )
ISAIAH xxxviii. 18, 19. The grave cannot praise thee, death cannot celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth. The living, the living, he shall praise thee. I may seem to have taken a strange text on which to speak,--a mournful, a seemingly hopeless text. Why I have chosen it, I trust that you will see presently; certainly not that I may make you hopeless about death. Meanwhile, let us consider it; for it is in the Bible, and, like all words in the Bible, was written
Charles Kingsley—The Water of Life and Other Sermons

The Life and Death of Mr. Badman,
Presented to the World in a Familiar Dialogue Between Mr. Wiseman and Mr. Attentive. By John Bunyan ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. The life of Badman is a very interesting description, a true and lively portraiture, of the demoralized classes of the trading community in the reign of King Charles II; a subject which naturally led the author to use expressions familiar among such persons, but which are now either obsolete or considered as vulgar. In fact it is the only work proceeding from the prolific
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3

The First Trumpet.
The first trumpet of the seventh seal begins from the final disturbance and overthrow of the Roman idolarchy at the close of the sixth seal; and as it was to bring the first plague on the empire, now beginning to fall, it lays waste the third part of the earth, with a horrible storm of hail mingled with fire and blood; that is, it depopulates the territory and people of the Roman world, (viz. the basis and ground of its universal polity) with a terrible and bloody irruption of the northern nations,
Joseph Mede—A Key to the Apocalypse

The Evil of Sin visible in the Fall of Angels and Men.
1 When the great Builder arch'd the skies, And form'd all nature with a word, The joyful cherubs tun'd his praise, And every bending throne ador'd. 2 High in the midst of all the throng, Satan, a tall archangel, sat, Amongst the morning stars he sung [1] Till sin destroy'd his heavenly state. 3 ['Twas sin that hurl'd him from his throne, Grov'ling in fire the rebel lies: "How art thou sunk in darkness down, "Son of the morning, from the skies!" [2] 4 And thus our two first parents stood Till sin
Isaac Watts—Hymns and Spiritual Songs

Epistle xviii. To John, Bishop.
To John, Bishop. Gregory to John, Bishop of Constantinople [1586] . At the time when your Fraternity was advanced to Sacerdotal dignity, you remember what peace and concord of the churches you found. But, with what daring or with what swelling of pride I know not, you have attempted to seize upon a new name, whereby the hearts of all your brethren might have come to take offence. I wonder exceedingly at this, since I remember how thou wouldest fain have fled from the episcopal office rather than
Saint Gregory the Great—the Epistles of Saint Gregory the Great

Epistle xxi. To Constantina Augusta .
To Constantina Augusta [1593] . Gregory to Constantina, &c. Almighty God, who holds in His right hand the heart of your Piety, both protects us through you and prepares for you rewards of eternal remuneration for temporal deeds. For I have learnt from the letters of the deacon Sabinianus my responsalis with what justice your Serenity is interested in the cause of the blessed Prince of the apostles Peter against certain persons who are proudly humble and feignedly kind. And I trust in the bounty
Saint Gregory the Great—the Epistles of Saint Gregory the Great

That the Ruler Should Be, through Humility, a Companion of Good Livers, But, through the Zeal of Righteousness, Rigid against the vices of Evildoers.
The ruler should be, through humility, a companion of good livers, and, through the zeal of righteousness, rigid against the vices of evil-doers; so that in nothing he prefer himself to the good, and yet, when the fault of the bad requires it, he be at once conscious of the power of his priority; to the end that, while among his subordinates who live well he waives his rank and accounts them as his equals, he may not fear to execute the laws of rectitude towards the perverse. For, as I remember to
Leo the Great—Writings of Leo the Great

The Doctrine of Satan.
I. HIS EXISTENCE AND PERSONALITY. 1. EXISTENCE. 2. PERSONALITY. II. HIS PLACE AND POWER. 1. A MIGHTY ANGEL. 2. PRINCE OF POWER OF THE AIR. 3. GOD OF THIS WORLD. 4. HEAD OF KINGDOM OF DARKNESS. 5. SOVEREIGN OVER DEATH. III. HIS CHARACTER. 1. ADVERSARY. 2. DIABOLOS. 3. WICKED ONE. 4. TEMPTER. IV. OUR ATTITUDE TOWARDS SATAN. 1. LIMITED POWER OF SATAN. 2. RESIST HIM. V. HIS DESTINY. 1. A CONQUERED ENEMY. 2. UNDER ETERNAL CURSE. VI. DEMONS. THE DOCTRINE OF SATAN. Throughout the Scriptures Satan is set
Rev. William Evans—The Great Doctrines of the Bible

The Disciple, -- Master, Some People Say that the Comfort and Joy that Believers Experience...
The Disciple,--Master, some people say that the comfort and joy that believers experience are simply the outcome of their own thoughts and ideas. Is this true? The Master,--1. That comfort and abiding peace which believers have within themselves is due to My presence in their hearts, and to the life-giving influence of the fullness of the Holy Spirit. As for those who say that this spiritual joy is the result only of the thoughts of the heart, they are like a foolish man who was blind from his birth,
Sadhu Sundar Singh—At The Master's Feet

The Power of God
The next attribute is God's power. Job 9:19. If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong.' In this chapter is a magnificent description of God's power. Lo, he is strong.' The Hebrew word for strong signifies a conquering, prevailing strength. He is strong.' The superlative degree is intended here; viz., He is most strong. He is called El-shaddai, God almighty. Gen 17:7. His almightiness lies in this, that he can do whatever is feasible. Divines distinguish between authority and power. God has both.
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity

Sargon of Assyria (722-705 B. C. )
SARGON AS A WARRIOR AND AS A BUILDER. The origin of Sargon II.: the revolt of Babylon, Merodach-baladan and Elam--The kingdom of Elam from the time of the first Babylonian empire; the conquest's of Shutruh-nalkunta I.; the princes of Malamir--The first encounter of Assyria and Elam, the battle of Durilu (721 B.C.)--Revolt of Syria, Iaubidi of Hamath and Hannon of Gaza--Bocchoris and the XXIVth Egyptian dynasty; the first encounter of Assyria with Egypt, the battle of Raphia (720 B.C.). Urartu
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 7

Use to be Made of the Doctrine of Providence.
Sections. 1. Summary of the doctrine of Divine Providence. 1. It embraces the future and the past. 2. It works by means, without means, and against means. 3. Mankind, and particularly the Church, the object of special care. 4. The mode of administration usually secret, but always just. This last point more fully considered. 2. The profane denial that the world is governed by the secret counsel of God, refuted by passages of Scripture. Salutary counsel. 3. This doctrine, as to the secret counsel of
John Calvin—The Institutes of the Christian Religion

The Holy War,
MADE BY SHADDAI UPON DIABOLUS, FOR THE REGAINING OF THE METROPOLIS OF THE WORLD; OR, THE LOSING AND TAKING AGAIN OF THE TOWN OF MANSOUL. THE AUTHOR OF 'THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS.' 'I have used similitudes.'--Hosea 12:10. London: Printed for Dorman Newman, at the King's Arms in the Poultry; and Benjamin Alsop, at the Angel and Bible in the Poultry, 1682. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. Bunyan's account of the Holy War is indeed an extraordinary book, manifesting a degree of genius, research, and spiritual
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3

Covenanting According to the Purposes of God.
Since every revealed purpose of God, implying that obedience to his law will be given, is a demand of that obedience, the announcement of his Covenant, as in his sovereignty decreed, claims, not less effectively than an explicit law, the fulfilment of its duties. A representation of a system of things pre-determined in order that the obligations of the Covenant might be discharged; various exhibitions of the Covenant as ordained; and a description of the children of the Covenant as predestinated
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting

Opposition to Messiah in Vain
He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh; the Lord shall have them in derision. T he extent and efficacy [effects] of the depravity of mankind cannot be fully estimated by the conduct of heathens destitute of divine revelation. We may say of the Gospel, in one sense, what the Apostle says of the Law, It entered that sin might abound (Romans 5:20) . It afforded occasion for displaying the alienation of the heart of man from the blessed God, in the strongest light. The sensuality, oppression and
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2

Isaiah
CHAPTERS I-XXXIX Isaiah is the most regal of the prophets. His words and thoughts are those of a man whose eyes had seen the King, vi. 5. The times in which he lived were big with political problems, which he met as a statesman who saw the large meaning of events, and as a prophet who read a divine purpose in history. Unlike his younger contemporary Micah, he was, in all probability, an aristocrat; and during his long ministry (740-701 B.C., possibly, but not probably later) he bore testimony, as
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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