Isaiah 14:5

5 The LORD has broken the rod of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers,

Isaiah 14:5 in Other Translations

5 The LORD hath broken the staff of the wicked, and the sceptre of the rulers.

5 The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of rulers,

5 For the LORD has crushed your wicked power and broken your evil rule.

5 God has broken the rule of the wicked, the power of the bully-rulers

5 The Lord has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers.

Isaiah 14:5 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 14:5

The Lord hath broken the staff of the wicked
This is an answer to the above question, how the exactor and his tribute came to cease; this was not by man, but by the Lord himself; for though he made use of Cyrus, the work was his own, he broke the power of the wicked kings of Babylon: [and] the sceptre of the rulers;
that were under the king of Babylon; or of the several kings themselves, Nebuchadnezzar, Evilmerodach, and Belshazzar; so Kimchi interprets it. This may be applied to the kingdom of antichrist, and the antichristian states, which shall be broken to shivers as a potter's vessel by Christ, the King of kings, and Lord of lords, ( Revelation 2:27 ) ( Revelation 19:15 Revelation 19:16 ) . The "staff" and "sceptre" are emblems of power and government; and "breaking" them signifies the utter destruction and cessation of authority and dominion.

Isaiah 14:5 In-Context

3 On the day the LORD gives you relief from your suffering and turmoil and from the harsh labor forced on you,

4 you will take up this taunt against the king of Babylon: How the oppressor has come to an end! How his fury has ended!

5 The LORD has broken the rod of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers,

6 which in anger struck down peoples with unceasing blows, and in fury subdued nations with relentless aggression.

7 All the lands are at rest and at peace; they break into singing.

Cross References

• 1. S Isaiah 10:15
• 2. S Psalms 125:3
• 3. S Psalms 110:2