Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 14:17 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Isaiah 14:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 14 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners? opened: or, did not let his prisoners loose homeward?”
Isaiah 14:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 14:17
'That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?' The observers recite the king's crimes: turning the world into wilderness (devastation, depopulation), destroying cities (not just conquering but ruining), never releasing prisoners (perpetual captivity, no mercy). These accusations indict tyranny's methods: environmental destruction, urban devastation, refusal of mercy. The final charge—not opening prisoners' house—may allude to refusing to let exiles return home, particularly relevant for Israel's experience. Cyrus, by contras...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 14:17
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“and behind them”
“and make the land desolate and waste”
“destroy Assyria”
“All the kingdoms of the earth has Yahweh”
“women”
“and I will make straight all his ways: he shall build my city”
“the glory of kingdoms”
“to undo the bands of the yoke”
“Zion is become a wilderness”