Isaiah 14:5

The LORD hath broken the staff of the wicked, and the sceptre of the rulers.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 14:5

BSB
The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers.
AKJV
The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, and the scepter of the rulers.
CPDV
The Lord has crushed the staff of the impious, the scepter of despots,
ERV
The LORD hath broken the staff of the wicked, the sceptre of the rulers;
NHEB
The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers,
SMT
Jehovah broke in pieces the rod of the unjust, the rod of the rulers.

Commentary for Isaiah 14:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 14:5
Summary
God breaks instruments of wicked rulers' authority
Event
God breaks rulers' power
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Promise