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Isaiah 14:5 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Isaiah 14:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 14 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The LORD hath broken the staff of the wicked, and the sceptre of the rulers.”
Isaiah 14:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 14:5
'The LORD hath broken the staff of the wicked, and the sceptre of the rulers.' The staff (symbol of authority and power to strike) and sceptre (symbol of kingship) are both broken—God terminates Babylon's power and rulership. The Hebrew emphasizes totality: broken, finished, ended. This is divine action ('the LORD hath broken'), not merely historical process. God actively intervenes to end tyrannical rule. The 'wicked' and 'rulers' are plural—this applies to Babylonian kings collectively and to all wicked rulers throughout history. Ultimately, Christ's return will break all opposition (Psalm 2...
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Cross-References for Isaiah 14:5
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“For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.”
“and the staff of his shoulder”
“O Philistia”
“and they are gone up into his cities”
“the rod of my anger”