Isaiah 47:5

Translations

Modern

“Sit in silence and go into darkness, O Daughter of the Chaldeans. For you will no longer be called the queen of kingdoms.

Traditional

Sit thou silent, and get thee into darkness, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called, The lady of kingdoms.

Literal

“Sit in silence and go into darkness, O daughter of the Chaldeans! For you no longer will be called Queen of Kingdoms.

Latin

Sede tacens, et intra in tenebras, filia Chaldæorum, quia non vocaberis ultra domina regnorum.

Original

Hebrew

English

“Sit in silence and go into darkness, O Daughter of the Chaldeans. For you will no longer be called the queen of kingdoms.

Notes

Isaiah 47:5–11

Babylon was known for its confidence and arrogance (see Isaiah 14:13–17; Daniel 4:30). The nation's charms, magic, and wisdom could not stop the disaster planned for it.

Isaiah 47:1–48:22

We can draw two conclusions from the earlier evidence that the Lord alone is God:

Babylon's great pride is foolish (Isaiah 47:1–15);
Israel should listen to the word of the Lord (Isaiah 48:1–22).

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

Related verses

Isaiah 47:7
You said, ‘I will be queen forever.’ You did not take these things to heart or consider their outcome.
Habakkuk 2:20
But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him.
Revelation 18:16–19
…saying: “Woe, woe to the great city, clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls!
Isaiah 47:1
“Go down and sit in the dust, O Virgin Daughter of Babylon. Sit on the ground without a throne, O Daughter of the Chaldeans! For you will no longer be called tender or delicate.
Revelation 18:7
As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’
Psalm 46:10
“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”
Isaiah 14:4
…you will sing this song of contempt against the king of Babylon: How the oppressor has ceased, and how his fury has ended!
Psalm 31:17
O LORD, let me not be ashamed, for I have called on You. Let the wicked be put to shame; let them lie silent in Sheol.
Isaiah 13:19–20
And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah.
Daniel 2:37–38
You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given sovereignty, power, strength, and glory.
Matthew 22:12–13
‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless.
Jeremiah 25:10
Moreover, I will banish from them the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the lamp.

Places

Chaldea: Ancient Mesopotamian empire; known for astrology and wisdom

Glossary

Church Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature

Topics

Babylon was Called: Lady of Kingdoms Babylon: As a Power Was: Grand and Stately Babylon: Predictions Respecting: Destruction of Pride: General Scriptures Concerning

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