Isaiah 14:5 kjv
The LORD hath broken the staff of the wicked, and the sceptre of the rulers.
Isaiah 14:5 nkjv
The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, The scepter of the rulers;
Isaiah 14:5 niv
The LORD has broken the rod of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers,
Isaiah 14:5 esv
The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of rulers,
Isaiah 14:5 nlt
For the LORD has crushed your wicked power
and broken your evil rule.
Isaiah 14 5 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isa 14:25 | That I will break the Assyrian in my land, | Direct Fulfillment |
| Jer 50:16 | Cut off from Babylon branch and root. | Judgment on oppressive powers |
| Jer 51:20 | You are my battle axe and weapons of war; | God using instruments of judgment |
| Ps 3:3 | But you, O LORD, are a shield around me, | God as protector against the wicked |
| Ps 37:17 | For the arm of the wicked is broken, | Divine overthrow of the unrighteous |
| Ps 75:10 | All the horns of the wicked I will cut off, | Judgment and exaltation |
| Ps 105:13 | Wandering from one nation to another, | No rest for the wicked |
| Prov 10:30 | The righteous will never be removed, | Contrast between righteous/wicked |
| Prov 15:25 | The LORD tears down the house of the proud, | God's opposition to pride |
| Prov 22:28 | Do not move the ancient landmark | Respect for established order |
| Eccles 8:8 | No man has authority to restrain the spirit, | God's ultimate control |
| Lam 2:9 | Her gates have sunk into the ground; | Devastation of enemies |
| Ezek 30:21 | I will strengthen the arms of Pharaoh king of Egypt | God empowering others |
| Ezek 31:3 | Behold, Assyria was a cedar in Lebanon | Downfall of a powerful nation |
| Ezek 32:11 | 'Thus says the Lord GOD, "Draw your sharp | Divine judgment on oppressors |
| Amos 1:5 | I will also break the battle bow of Elam | Judgment on surrounding nations |
| Amos 6:14 | for I will bring upon you a nation, O house | God bringing judgment |
| Mic 4:13 | ... and I will make you a threshing sledge | God using his people as judgment |
| Nahum 1:12 | Though they are all valiant, though they | Overthrow of oppressors |
| Zech 11:10 | So I took my staff Fancy, and cut it apart | Symbol of broken fellowship/authority |
| Zech 11:14 | Then I cut apart my second staff Band, to | Symbol of broken fellowship/authority |
| Matt 11:4 | "Go and tell John what you hear and see: | Signs of God's kingdom arriving |
| Luke 1:51 | He has shown strength with his arm; | God's power displayed |
| Acts 4:28 | to do whatever your hand and your plan had | God's sovereign plan |
| Rom 11:22 | Note then the kindness and the severity of | God's judgment and mercy |
Isaiah 14 verses
Isaiah 14 5 Meaning
The Lord has broken the staff of the wicked. This signifies the end of their oppressive rule and the cessation of their tyrannical authority.
Isaiah 14 5 Context
This verse is found in Isaiah chapter 14, a section often interpreted as a prophecy against Babylon and, more broadly, against arrogant, oppressive rulers and even Satan himself. The chapter begins with comfort for Israel, promising their restoration and respite from their oppressors, particularly Babylon. Verse 5 sets the stage for detailing the downfall of these oppressors, marking the end of their tyrannical power over God's people. It’s within the larger prophetic narrative of God’s justice and ultimate sovereignty.
Isaiah 14 5 Word Analysis
The LORD (Hebrew: YHWH - יהוה)
- The Tetragrammaton, the personal covenant name of God, emphasizing His faithfulness and redemptive actions.
has broken (Hebrew: makat – מַכַּת)
- Means to strike, smite, beat, or destroy. It conveys a decisive action of subduing or shattering.
the staff (Hebrew: matteh – מַטֵּה)
- A rod or scepter, symbolizing authority, power, rule, and often oppression when wielded by the wicked. It can also represent a shepherd's crook, indicating leadership or control.
of the wicked (Hebrew: rasha’ – רָשָׁע)
- Refers to one who is unjust, criminal, evil, or acts against divine and human laws. It describes those who defy God and oppress others.
staff of the wicked (Hebrew: matteh rasha' – מַטֵּה רָשָׁע)
- This phrase combines the symbols of authority and the person who wields it unjustly. It points to the instruments of oppression and the unrighteous rulers themselves.
Isaiah 14 5 Bonus Section
The imagery of the "staff" resonates throughout Scripture, often representing authority, leadership, and guidance. When God promises to "break the staff of the wicked," He is not merely ending an era of oppression but demonstrating His ultimate authority over all earthly powers. This concept finds a parallel in the New Testament with Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, whose authority is supreme, unlike the oppressive "staffs" of human rulers. The prophecy offers a theological framework for understanding God's intervention in history to curb human injustice and establish His righteous reign.
Isaiah 14 5 Commentary
Isaiah 14:5 announces a divine pronouncement: the instruments of wicked rule are shattered. The staff, a symbol of a king's authority and power, is broken. This signifies the end of oppressive regimes, their tyrannical methods, and their dominion over God's people. It assures Israel that their tormentors will be overthrown. The prophecy points to a future where divine justice will prevail, rendering the proud and powerful rulers powerless.