Isaiah 14:16

They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms;

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Other Translations for Isaiah 14:16

BSB
Those who see you will stare; they will ponder your fate: "Is this the man who shook the earth and made the kingdoms tremble,
AKJV
They that see you shall narrowly look on you, and consider you, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms;
CPDV
Those who see you, will lean toward you, and will gaze upon you, saying: 'Could this be the man who disturbed the earth, who shook kingdoms,
ERV
They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, they shall consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms;
NHEB
Those who see you will stare at you. They will ponder you, saying, "Is this the man who made the earth to tremble, who shook kingdoms;
SMT
They seeing thee shall look upon thee, they shall attend to thee. This the man moving the earth, shaking kingdoms:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 14:16

TheythatseeH7200VerbtheeshallnarrowlylookH7688VerbupontheeandconsiderH995VerbtheesayingIsthisthemanH376Noun MasculinethatmadetheearthH776Noun FemininetotrembleH7264VerbthatdidshakeH7493VerbkingdomsH4467Noun Feminine

Commentary for Isaiah 14:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 14:16
Summary
Observers recognize mighty oppressor's ruin
Event
Witnesses realize identity
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Prophecy