Isaiah 14:9 kjv
Hell from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy coming: it stirreth up the dead for thee, even all the chief ones of the earth; it hath raised up from their thrones all the kings of the nations.
Isaiah 14:9 nkjv
"Hell from beneath is excited about you, To meet you at your coming; It stirs up the dead for you, All the chief ones of the earth; It has raised up from their thrones All the kings of the nations.
Isaiah 14:9 niv
The realm of the dead below is all astir to meet you at your coming; it rouses the spirits of the departed to greet you? all those who were leaders in the world; it makes them rise from their thrones? all those who were kings over the nations.
Isaiah 14:9 esv
Sheol beneath is stirred up to meet you when you come; it rouses the shades to greet you, all who were leaders of the earth; it raises from their thrones all who were kings of the nations.
Isaiah 14:9 nlt
"In the place of the dead there is excitement
over your arrival.
The spirits of world leaders and mighty kings long dead
stand up to see you.
Isaiah 14 9 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 14:15 | But you are brought down to Sheol, to the depths of the pit. | Isaiah 14:15 |
| Isaiah 14:19 | But you are thrown out of your grave, like a loathed branch. | Isaiah 14:19 |
| Ezekiel 28:8 | They will bring you down to the Pit. | Ezekiel 28:8 |
| Ezekiel 31:16 | All the trees of Eden… are brought down to the lowest parts of the earth. | Ezekiel 31:16 |
| Ezekiel 32:18 | …descend to the Pit with those who go down to the Pit. | Ezekiel 32:18 |
| Psalm 49:14 | Like sheep they are appointed for Sheol; Death shall be their shepherd. | Psalm 49:14 |
| Psalm 55:15 | Let them go down alive into Sheol. | Psalm 55:15 |
| Job 14:10 | But mortals die and turn to dust; they breathe their last and are gone. | Job 14:10 |
| Job 17:13 | If I look for Sheol as my house… | Job 17:13 |
| Proverbs 1:12 | Let us swallow them alive, like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down to the Pit. | Proverbs 1:12 |
| Matthew 11:23 | And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted to the heavens? You will be thrust down to Hades! | Matthew 11:23 |
| Revelation 20:13 | And the sea gave up its dead who were in it, and Death and Hades gave up their dead who were in them. | Revelation 20:13 |
| Isaiah 2:17 | The haughtiness of man will be humbled and the arrogance of men abased. | Isaiah 2:17 |
| Isaiah 5:15 | So man is humbled, and each man is brought low, and the eyes of the haughty are brought low. | Isaiah 5:15 |
| Psalm 82:6 | I say, "You are gods, sons of the Most High, all of you;" | Psalm 82:6 |
| John 10:34 | Jesus answered them, "Is it not written in your Law, 'I have said you are gods'?" | John 10:34 |
| Romans 1:23 | and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man… | Romans 1:23 |
| Daniel 4:17 | the Most High rules in the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he will. | Daniel 4:17 |
| Daniel 4:32 | You shall be driven from among men… | Daniel 4:32 |
| Jeremiah 51:57 | I will make drunk her princes and her wise men, her officials, her deputies, and her warriors. | Jeremiah 51:57 |
| Jeremiah 51:58 | Thus says the LORD of hosts: The broad walls of Babylon shall be utterly broken. | Jeremiah 51:58 |
Isaiah 14 verses
Isaiah 14 9 Meaning
Sheol, the grave, is stirred up to meet you coming down. The ancient ones, rulers of earth, are moved from their thrones. They rise to meet you, recognizing you as their equal. This verse signifies the complete downfall and humbling of the king of Babylon, reducing him to the level of the dead, a fate that even the most powerful earthly rulers experience.
Isaiah 14 9 Context
This verse is part of a larger oracle against the king of Babylon. The immediate context is a taunt directed at the king for his immense pride and his self-deification, believing himself to be a god and a match for the Most High. The surrounding verses (Isaiah 14:4-8) describe the rejoicing of the earth at Babylon's fall, highlighting the oppression that the king inflicted. Isaiah 14:9 speaks of the judgment that awaits him in the realm of the dead. The broader prophetic context involves God’s sovereignty over nations and rulers, and the eventual downfall of proud, oppressive powers.
Isaiah 14 9 Word analysis
- Heol (שְׁאוֹל - Sheol): The Hebrew word for the realm of the dead, the grave, or the underworld. It's a place of darkness and silence, universally acknowledged as the ultimate destination of all humanity, regardless of status.
- Mitrorešet (מִתְרוֹרֶרֶת - mitrorešet): A feminine singular participle from the verb "to stir up," "to rouse," or "to disturb." It implies a general commotion or upheaval.
- Ligratka (לִגְרָֽתְךָ — ligrātəkā): A preposition "to" or "towards" (לְ lĕ) combined with a noun meaning "meeting" or "encounter" (גְּרָה gerah), with the second person masculine singular suffix "you" (ךָ — ḵā).
- Kadišim (קְדִישִׁים — qədīšīm): A plural noun from qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) meaning "holy ones." In this context, it refers to departed rulers, kings, or those who were distinguished and powerful in life.
- Shaddei (שַׁדַּי — šadday): A plural noun meaning "Almighty" or "Powerful ones." It often refers to the powerful rulers of the past who now reside in Sheol. The king of Babylon is being met by those who were once powerful, emphasizing his equal reception into the pit.
- Ya'amedu (יַעֲמְדוּ — yaʿămḏū): A third person masculine plural imperfect form of the verb ʿamad (עָמַד), meaning "to stand." It signifies them rising or standing up.
- Qirokem (קִֽרְאוּךְ — qir’ūḵ): A third person masculine plural perfect form of the verb qara’ (קָרָא) meaning "to call" or "to name," with the second person masculine singular suffix "you." They call out to you or greet you.
- Lekah (לְךָ — lĕḵā): A preposition "to" or "for" (לְ lĕ) with the second person masculine singular suffix "you." It indicates "for you" or "concerning you."
Words-group analysis:
The phrasing "Sheol is stirred up to meet you" portrays Sheol not as a passive void, but as an active participant in the king's descent, implying that his arrival is a notable event even in the realm of the dead. The gathering of "all the princes" and "all the kings of the nations" to meet him underscores his immense worldly power, yet paradoxically, they meet him as his equals in death, stripping him of his earthly exaltation and placing him alongside those he may have previously disdained or conquered.
Isaiah 14 9 Bonus section
The imagery of Sheol being "stirred up" and the departed rulers "standing" reflects an ancient Near Eastern understanding of the underworld, where significant arrivals might cause a stir among the deceased. The grouping of "princes" and "kings" suggests that it is not just ordinary people, but the greatest figures of past generations who acknowledge the fallen king's descent. This aligns with the broader theme in Isaiah that God’s judgment extends to the highest levels of earthly authority when they are corrupted by pride and injustice. The New Testament echo in Matthew 11:23, "But you, Capernaum... you will be thrust down to Hades!" similarly depicts a reversal of fortune and a descent into the underworld as a consequence of rejection and perceived spiritual arrogance.
Isaiah 14 9 Commentary
The verse dramatically illustrates the ultimate leveling effect of death. The king of Babylon, despite his immense earthly power and his audacious claims of divinity, is brought down to the same level as all former rulers in Sheol. The anticipation and rising of these past dignitaries signify not respect, but rather the acknowledgment of a peer entering the same state of existence. His perceived godliness on earth is completely demolished in death, revealing him as just another mortal bound for the same inevitable destination. This highlights the futility of pride and the absolute sovereignty of God, who orchestrates the rise and fall of all earthly powers.