Isaiah 14:13 kjv
For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:
Isaiah 14:13 nkjv
For you have said in your heart: 'I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will also sit on the mount of the congregation On the farthest sides of the north;
Isaiah 14:13 niv
You said in your heart, "I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of Mount Zaphon.
Isaiah 14:13 esv
You said in your heart, 'I will ascend to heaven; above the stars of God I will set my throne on high; I will sit on the mount of assembly in the far reaches of the north;
Isaiah 14:13 nlt
For you said to yourself,
'I will ascend to heaven and set my throne above God's stars.
I will preside on the mountain of the gods
far away in the north.
Isaiah 14 13 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 14:12 | "How you have fallen from heaven, morning star, son of the dawn!" | Fallen from grace/position |
| Ezekiel 28:12-17 | Detailed description of the king of Tyre's fall due to pride | Parallel account of pride |
| Luke 10:18 | "Jesus replied, 'I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.'" | Jesus on Satan's fall |
| 2 Peter 2:4 | "For if God did not spare angels when they sinned but sent them to hell..." | Fallen angels' punishment |
| Revelation 12:7-9 | Describes the war in heaven and Satan's expulsion | Expulsion of Satan |
| Jeremiah 50:17 | "Israel is a scattered sheep, the lions have chased him away..." | Babylon as oppressor |
| Daniel 8:10-12 | Describes the little horn’s boasting and persecution | Future power's arrogance |
| Daniel 11:36-37 | A future king's defiant actions against God | End-times antichrist figure |
| Psalm 10:4 | "In his arrogance the wicked man pursues evil..." | Wicked's arrogant pursuit |
| Psalm 73:6-8 | The wicked boast and oppress | Prosperity of the wicked |
| Proverbs 16:18 | "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." | Pride leads to downfall |
| Proverbs 18:12 | "Before a fall, the heart is humbled, but pride goes before destruction." | Humility vs. Pride |
| Matthew 4:8-10 | Satan's temptation of Jesus in the wilderness | Satan's attempt to usurp |
| 1 Timothy 3:6 | A recent convert may become puffed up with pride and fall under the same judgment as the devil. | Danger of pride for leaders |
| Jude 1:6 | "And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their proper dwelling..." | Rebellious angels |
| Revelation 13:5-6 | The beast is given authority to act for forty-two months, and it opened its mouth to blaspheme God, his name and his dwelling and all who live in heaven. | Antichrist's blasphemy |
| Isaiah 47:7-8 | God's judgment on Babylon for its pride | God's judgment on Babylon |
| Psalm 139:8-9 | "If I climb to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn..." | God's omnipresence |
| Romans 1:29-30 | Lists arrogance as a characteristic of wicked people | Human sinfulness |
| 1 Corinthians 4:7 | "For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive?" | Gratitude and humility |
| Genesis 3:5 | "For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." | Serpent's temptation to Adam and Eve |
| Deuteronomy 32:8-9 | God set the boundaries of the nations according to the number of the people of God. | God's sovereign authority |
| Matthew 26:39 | "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will." | Jesus' submission to God's will |
Isaiah 14 verses
Isaiah 14 13 Meaning
"I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly on the far north. I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High." This verse describes the ultimate aspiration of arrogance and rebellion against God's authority. It's a declaration of self-exaltation to a position of supreme power and divine likeness, defying God's sovereignty and seeking to usurp His rightful place.
Isaiah 14 13 Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy against Babylon, specifically addressing the king of Babylon. Chapter 14 as a whole critiques and predicts the downfall of a powerful earthly ruler whose pride led him to see himself as godlike. The immediate context (Isaiah 14:4) is a taunt against this king, comparing his former power and impending destruction to the legendary fall of "morning star, son of the dawn." The passage highlights the historical reality of the Babylonian empire's arrogance and its ultimate subjugation by the Medes and Persians. However, the prophetic language transcends the immediate historical figure, speaking to a spiritual rebellion and a longing for divine status that has characterized spiritual evil throughout history.
Isaiah 14 13 Word Analysis
- אחשבה (ešəḵōḇâ) - "I will ascend" or "I will go up." From the root חוה (ḥâwâ), meaning to descend, but used here in the intensive/causative form (Hiphil) with the sense of elevating oneself.
- לְשָׁמַיִם (ləšāmayim) - "to heaven." The preposition ל (le) indicates motion towards. Heaven is understood in ancient Israel as God's dwelling place and seat of power.
- אֶרָֽם (erōm) - "I will exalt" or "I will raise." From the root רוּם (rûm), meaning to be high, lifted up.
- כֽסִילִי (kɪssɪlî) - "my throne." The suffix י (-î) means "my." A throne represents authority and position.
- מַעְלָה (ma‘ləṯâ) - "above." Indicates a higher position.
- כֽוֹכְבֵי (kōḵəḇê) - "the stars of." The plural of כּוֹכָב (kōḵāḇ), star. Stars represented significant heavenly bodies, often associated with divine powers or angels in ancient Near Eastern thought.
- אֵל (’ēl) - "God." The general Hebrew word for God.
- אֵשֵׁב (ēšəḇ) - "I will sit." From the root ישב (yāšab), to sit, dwell. Implies established presence and rule.
- בְּהַר (bəhar) - "on the mount." The preposition בְּ (bə) means "in" or "on."
- מ={$ש}וֹעַד (mə‘ōwšā‘) - "of assembly." From the root יעד (yā‘aḏ), to appoint, meet. This refers to a place of gathering, specifically a sacred or divine council.
- יְרֵכִים (yerəḵîm) - "sides" or "rear." The plural of יָרֵךְ (yārēḵ), side, loins, usually referring to the hind parts or remotest parts.
- צָפוֹנָה (ṣāp̱ōnâ) - "north." This geographical direction was often associated with the dwelling place of deities in ancient Near Eastern cosmology, including the abode of the divine council.
- אחשבה (ešəḵōḇâ) - "I will ascend" (again, emphasis on upward movement).
- מַעַל (ma‘al) - "above."
- בָּמֳוֹתֵי (bāmōwṯê) - "the heights of." The construct plural of בָּמָה (bāmâ), a high place, often used for worship.
- עָבִים (‘āḇîm) - "clouds." Clouds often represented the ethereal dwelling place of God or the mystical barriers around Him.
- אֶשְׁתַּוֶּה (ešəṯâwwəh) - "I will be like" or "I will make myself like." From the root שוה (šāwâ), to be like, resemble.
- עֶלְיוֹן (‘elyôn) - "the Most High." A primary title for God, emphasizing His supreme and exalted nature.
Isaiah 14 13 Bonus Section
The concept of "making oneself like the Most High" carries significant theological weight. It represents the fundamental inversion of humanity's intended relationship with God – a creature attempting to usurp the Creator. This self-exaltation contrasts sharply with Christ's own attitude described in Philippians 2:6-8, who, though "in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant." The desire to be "like God" by claiming divine attributes rather than by following God's divine nature in humility and obedience is the root of sin and fallenness. The geographical reference to the "far north" (traditionally where ancient Near Eastern deities were envisioned residing) highlights how this particular king (and by extension, all who harbor such pride) is adopting prevalent pagan cosmic imagery to express his ambition for godhood.
Isaiah 14 13 Commentary
This verse articulates a profound and audacious aspiration for power and deity. It encapsulates the essence of pride and rebellion. The target of this aspiration is not just earthly dominion but divine status, attempting to usurp God's very position and essence. The imagery of ascending to heaven and exalting a throne above the stars vividly portrays the desire for ultimate authority. The reference to sitting "on the mount of assembly on the far north" likely alludes to the celestial council of God, a place of supreme divine governance. The final declaration, "I will make myself like the Most High," is the zenith of this self-deification. It echoes the serpent's ancient temptation to Eve in Genesis 3:5 ("you will be like God"). This ultimate ambition, driven by insatiable pride, inevitably leads to ruin, as demonstrated by the fate of the fallen "morning star" and the prophetic doom pronounced against earthly tyrants who mirror such defiance. It serves as a stark warning about the destructive nature of pride and the ultimate futility of challenging God's supreme authority.