Isaiah 14:17

That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 14:17

BSB
who turned the world into a desert and destroyed its cities, who refused to let the captives return to their homes?"
AKJV
That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?
CPDV
who made the world into a desert and destroyed its cities, who would not even open a prison for his prisoners?' "
ERV
that made the world as a wilderness, and overthrew the cities thereof; that let not loose his prisoners to their home?
NHEB
who made the world like a wilderness, and overthrew its cities; who did not release his prisoners to their home?"
SMT
Setting the habitable globe as a desert, and destroying its cities: for his bound opening not the house.

Commentary for Isaiah 14:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 14:17
Summary
Destroyer's devastation recalled against him
Event
Deeds recounted in judgment
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Prophecy