Isaiah 14:6

The Fall of the King of Babylon · Isaiah 14:3–23
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Translations

Modern
It struck the peoples in anger with unceasing blows; it subdued the nations in rage with relentless persecution.
Traditional
He who smote the people in wrath with a continual stroke, he that ruled the nations in anger, is persecuted, and none hindereth.
Literal
…the one striking the peoples in wrath, a striking with no turning aside, one ruling the nations in anger, pursuing without restraint.
Latin
…cædentem populos in indignatione plaga insanabili, subjicientem in furore gentes, persequentem crudeliter.

Original

Hebrew
English
It struck the peoples in anger with unceasing blows; it subdued the nations in rage with relentless persecution.

Notes

This taunting song about the king of Babylon is written like a funeral song. It speaks as if the king has already died.

The song mocks him and announces his downfall (compare Revelation 18).

Events

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Isaiah, Book of Lucifer

Topics

Babylon: City of Prophecies Concerning Babylon: Predictions Respecting: Destruction of Gentiles: Called: Uncircumcised Isaiah: Prophecies, Reproofs, and Exhortations of The Burden of Babylon Nation: Promises of Peace To Rulers: Wicked