Isaiah 14:24
New International Version
The LORD Almighty has sworn, “Surely, as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will happen.

New Living Translation
The LORD of Heaven’s Armies has sworn this oath: “It will all happen as I have planned. It will be as I have decided.

English Standard Version
The LORD of hosts has sworn: “As I have planned, so shall it be, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand,

Berean Standard Bible
The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand.

King James Bible
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:

New King James Version
The LORD of hosts has sworn, saying, “Surely, as I have thought, so it shall come to pass, And as I have purposed, so it shall stand:

New American Standard Bible
The LORD of armies has sworn, saying, “Certainly, just as I have intended, so it has happened, and just as I have planned, so it will stand,

NASB 1995
The LORD of hosts has sworn saying, “Surely, just as I have intended so it has happened, and just as I have planned so it will stand,

NASB 1977
The LORD of hosts has sworn saying, “Surely, just as I have intended so it has happened, and just as I have planned so it will stand,

Legacy Standard Bible
Yahweh of hosts has sworn saying, “Surely, just as I have intended so it has happened, and just as I have counseled so it will stand,

Amplified Bible
The LORD of hosts has sworn [an oath], saying, “Just as I have intended, so it has certainly happened, and just as I have planned, so it will stand—

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD of Armies has sworn: As I have purposed, so it will be; as I have planned it, so it will happen.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD of Hosts has sworn: As I have purposed, so it will be; as I have planned it, so it will happen.

American Standard Version
Jehovah 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:

Contemporary English Version
The LORD All-Powerful has made this promise: Everything I have planned will happen just as I said.

English Revised Version
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:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
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.

Good News Translation
The LORD Almighty has sworn an oath: "What I have planned will happen. What I have determined to do will be done.

International Standard Version
The LORD of the Heavenly Armies has sworn: "Surely as I have planned, that's what she will become; and just as I have determined, so will it remain—

Majority Standard Bible
The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand.

NET Bible
The LORD who commands armies makes this solemn vow: "Be sure of this: Just as I have intended, so it will be; just as I have planned, it will happen.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD of hosts has sworn, saying, "Surely, as I have thought, so shall it happen; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
Yahweh of Armies has sworn, saying, “Surely, as I have thought, so shall it happen; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
YHWH of Hosts has sworn, saying, “As I thought—so has it not been? And as I counseled—it stands;

Young's Literal Translation
Sworn hath Jehovah of Hosts, saying, 'As I thought -- so hath it not been? And as I counselled -- it standeth;

Smith's Literal Translation
Jehovah of armies sware, saying, If not as I purposed thus it was, and as I counseled, this shall stand:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Lord of hosts hath sworn, saying: Surely as I have thought, so shall it be: and as I have purposed,

Catholic Public Domain Version
The Lord of hosts has sworn, saying: Surely, just as I have considered it, so shall it be, and in the same manner as I have drawn it through my mind,

New American Bible
The LORD of hosts has sworn: As I have resolved, so shall it be; As I have planned, so shall it stand:

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD of hosts has sworn: As I have designed, so shall it be; and as I have planned, so shall it come to pass:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The LORD of hosts has sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts has sworn and said, “According to what I thought, thus it shall be, and as I purposed, it shall be established
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
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,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thus saith the Lord of hosts, As I have said, so it shall be: and as I have purposed, so the matter shall remain:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God's Purpose Against Assyria
24The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand. 25I will break Assyria in My land; I will trample him on My mountain. His yoke will be taken off My people, and his burden removed from their shoulders.”…

Cross References
Proverbs 19:21
Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.

Numbers 23:19
God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?

Job 23:13
But He is unchangeable, and who can oppose Him? He does what He desires.

Psalm 33:11
The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations.

Isaiah 46:10
I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’

Isaiah 55:11
so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.

Jeremiah 4:28
Therefore the earth will mourn and the heavens above will grow dark. I have spoken, I have planned, and I will not relent or turn back.”

Jeremiah 51:29
The earth quakes and writhes because the LORD’s intentions against Babylon stand: to make the land of Babylon a desolation, without inhabitant.

Lamentations 3:37
Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it?

Daniel 4:35
All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”

Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

Luke 1:37
For no word from God will ever fail.”

Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 11:29
For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.

1 Corinthians 1:9
God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.


Treasury of Scripture

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

LORD

Exodus 17:16
For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.

Psalm 110:4
The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

Jeremiah 44:26
Therefore hear ye the word of the LORD, all Judah that dwell in the land of Egypt; Behold, I have sworn by my great name, saith the LORD, that my name shall no more be named in the mouth of any man of Judah in all the land of Egypt, saying, The Lord GOD liveth.

surely

Isaiah 46:10,11
Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: …

Job 23:13
But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.

Psalm 33:10
The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.

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Isaiah 14
1. God's merciful restoration of Israel
3. Their triumphant exultation over Babel
24. God's purpose against Assyria
29. Philistia is threatened














The LORD of Hosts
This phrase, "The LORD of Hosts," is a powerful title for God, emphasizing His supreme command over all heavenly and earthly armies. The Hebrew term "Yahweh Sabaoth" reflects God's sovereignty and omnipotence. Historically, this title reassured Israel of God's protection and ultimate authority, especially during times of military threat or national crisis. It reminds believers today of God's unchallenged power and His ability to fulfill His promises, regardless of human opposition.

has sworn
The act of swearing an oath in ancient times was a solemn and binding commitment. In Hebrew, the word "shaba" conveys the seriousness of God's declaration. When God swears, it underscores the certainty and unchangeability of His word. This is not a mere human promise but a divine assurance that what He declares will inevitably come to pass. It inspires confidence in believers, knowing that God's plans are irrevocable and trustworthy.

As I have planned
The phrase "As I have planned" highlights God's intentional and deliberate design for history and individual lives. The Hebrew root "ya'ats" suggests counsel or purpose, indicating that God's plans are not arbitrary but are crafted with wisdom and foresight. This reassures believers that their lives are part of a divine blueprint, orchestrated by a God who is both wise and loving.

so will it be
This phrase emphasizes the certainty and fulfillment of God's plans. The Hebrew "ken" implies firmness and stability. It assures believers that God's intentions are not just theoretical but will manifest in reality. This is a call to trust in God's faithfulness, knowing that His word is as good as done.

as I have purposed
The word "purposed" comes from the Hebrew "zamam," which means to devise or determine. It reflects God's sovereign will and His ability to bring His purposes to fruition. This phrase assures believers that God's purposes are not thwarted by human actions or circumstances. It is a reminder of the divine orchestration behind the unfolding of history and personal destinies.

so will it stand
The phrase "so will it stand" conveys the idea of permanence and stability. The Hebrew "qum" means to rise or stand firm, indicating that God's decrees are unshakeable. This provides believers with a foundation of hope and assurance, knowing that God's word is eternal and unchanging. It encourages a steadfast faith, rooted in the reliability of God's promises.

(24) The Lord of hosts hath sworn . . .--The long "oracle" of Babylon is followed by a fragmentary prophecy against Assyria (Isaiah 14:24-27), possibly misplaced, possibly, as opening with a solemn asseveration, like that of the preceding verse, added by way of proof, that the word of the Lord of Hosts would be fulfilled on Babylon, as it had been on Assyria, with which, indeed, Babylon was closely connected--almost, perhaps, identified--in his thoughts.

Verses 24-27. - A FURTHER PROPHECY OF DELIVERANCE FROM ASSYRIA. From the distant prospect of an ultimate deliverance from the power of Babylon, the prophet turns his gaze to a nearer, if not a greater, deliverance. The present enemy is Assyria. It is she who has carried Samaria into captivity, and who now threatens the independence of Judah. Deliverance from her has already been promised more than once (Isaiah 10:16-19, 25-27, 33, 34); but apparently the people are not reassured - they still dread the foe who is so near, and who seems so irresistible. God, therefore, condescends to give them a fresh prophecy, a fresh assurance, and to confirm it to them by an oath (ver. 24). The Assyrian power shall be broken - her yoke shall be cast off (ver. 25); God has declared his purpose, and nothing can hinder it (ver. 27). Verse 24. - Hath sworn. This is the emphatic word - the new thing in the prophecy. God but seldom declares his purposes with an oath - never but in condescension to the weakness of his creatures, who, though they misdoubt his word, can feel the immutability of an oath (Hebrews 6:17), and yield it the credence and the confidence which they refuse to a bare assertion. As I have thought... as I have purposed. A reference to the prophecies previously given in Isaiah 10. So shall it come to pass; literally, so it hath been - a striking instance of the "preterite of prophetic certainty." So shall it stand; literally, as I have purposed, that shall stand.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The LORD
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

of Hosts
צְבָא֖וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)
Noun - common plural
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

has sworn:
נִשְׁבַּ֛ע (niš·ba‘)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear

“As
כַּאֲשֶׁ֤ר (ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

I have planned,
דִּמִּ֙יתִי֙ (dim·mî·ṯî)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1819: To compare, to resemble, liken, consider

so
כֵּ֣ן (kên)
Adverb
Strong's 3651: So -- thus

will it be;
הָיָ֔תָה (hā·yā·ṯāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

as
וְכַאֲשֶׁ֥ר (wə·ḵa·’ă·šer)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

I have purposed,
יָעַ֖צְתִּי (yā·‘aṣ·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3289: To advise, to deliberate, resolve

[so] will it stand.
תָקֽוּם׃ (ṯā·qūm)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand


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