"I will rise up against them," declares the LORD of Hosts. "I will cut off from Babylon her name and her remnant, her offspring and her posterity," declares the LORD. I will rise up against themThis phrase signifies God's active intervention and judgment. The Hebrew root for "rise up" is "קוּם" (qum), which often denotes taking a stand or initiating action. In the context of Isaiah, it reflects God's sovereign authority to act against those who oppose Him. Historically, this is a declaration of divine justice against Babylon, symbolizing God's power to confront and dismantle empires that embody pride and rebellion against His will. declares the LORD of Hosts
The title "LORD of Hosts" (יהוה צבאות, Yahweh Sabaoth) emphasizes God's supreme command over the heavenly armies. This title is used to convey His omnipotence and the assurance that His decrees are backed by the full might of His celestial forces. In the biblical narrative, it reassures the faithful of God's ultimate control over earthly and spiritual realms, providing comfort and confidence in His promises. I will cut off from Babylon her name and remnant
The phrase "cut off" (Hebrew: "כָּרַת", karath) implies a complete and decisive removal. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a name represented one's identity and legacy. To cut off a name and remnant signifies total obliteration, leaving no trace of existence or influence. This prophecy against Babylon serves as a warning of the consequences of pride and idolatry, illustrating the fate of those who defy God. her offspring and posterity
The terms "offspring" and "posterity" (Hebrew: "נִין" nin and "נֶכֶד" neched) refer to future generations. By declaring their end, God is emphasizing the thoroughness of His judgment. This eradication of lineage underscores the finality of divine justice, ensuring that the legacy of Babylon's rebellion will not continue. It serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of aligning with God's purposes to secure a lasting heritage. declares the LORD
The repetition of "declares the LORD" reinforces the certainty and authority of the prophecy. It is a divine affirmation that what has been spoken will undoubtedly come to pass. This assurance is crucial for believers, as it highlights the reliability of God's word and His unwavering commitment to fulfill His promises. In the broader scriptural context, it encourages trust in God's plan and His ultimate victory over evil. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD of HostsThis title emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. It underscores His ability to execute judgment and fulfill His promises. 2. BabylonA significant city and empire in ancient Mesopotamia, often symbolizing pride, idolatry, and opposition to God. In Isaiah's prophecy, Babylon represents the epitome of human arrogance and rebellion against God. 3. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah conveyed God's messages of judgment and hope to the people of Judah and surrounding nations. 4. JudgmentThe event of divine retribution against Babylon, as prophesied by Isaiah, highlighting God's justice and sovereignty. 5. Remnant, Offspring, and PosterityThese terms refer to the complete eradication of Babylon's future generations, symbolizing the totality of God's judgment. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over NationsGod is in control of all nations and their destinies. His plans cannot be thwarted by human power or pride. The Consequences of Pride and RebellionBabylon's downfall serves as a warning against pride and rebellion against God. Individuals and nations must humble themselves before the Lord. The Certainty of God's JudgmentGod's judgment is certain and comprehensive. He will not leave the guilty unpunished, but His justice is always righteous and fair. Hope for the FaithfulWhile God judges the wicked, He preserves a remnant of the faithful. Believers can trust in God's protection and ultimate victory. The Call to RepentanceThe prophecy against Babylon is a call to repentance for all who hear it. Turning to God in humility and faith is the path to salvation. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the title "LORD of Hosts" in Isaiah 14:22 emphasize God's authority in executing judgment? 2. In what ways does the fall of Babylon serve as a warning to modern societies and individuals about the dangers of pride and self-reliance? 3. How can the prophecy against Babylon in Isaiah 14:22 encourage believers to trust in God's sovereignty over current world events? 4. What parallels can you draw between the judgment of Babylon and the final judgment described in Revelation 18? 5. How does understanding God's judgment on Babylon motivate you to live a life of humility and obedience to God? Connections to Other Scriptures Revelation 18The fall of Babylon in Revelation echoes the judgment pronounced in Isaiah 14, symbolizing the ultimate defeat of worldly powers opposed to God. Jeremiah 50-51These chapters also prophesy the destruction of Babylon, reinforcing the theme of divine judgment against nations that oppose God. Genesis 11:1-9The Tower of Babel incident, where God confuses human language, serves as an early example of God's intervention against human pride, similar to His judgment on Babylon. People Ahaz, Isaiah, Jacob, Lucifer, SaraphPlaces Babylon, Lebanon, Philistia, ZionTopics Affirmation, Almighty, Arise, Armies, Babylon, Continuator, Cut, Cutting, Declares, Descendant, Descendants, Hosts, Nephew, Offshoot, Offspring, Posterity, Reference, Remnant, Rise, Risen, Says, Scion, Son's, Successor, SurvivorsDictionary of Bible Themes Isaiah 14:3-23 4215 Babylon Isaiah 14:20-22 5724 offspring Isaiah 14:22-23 5043 names, significance Library 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 SermonsThe 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 …
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