Isaiah 14:15 bbe — But you will come down to the underworld, even to its inmost parts.

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"But you will come down to the underworld, even to its inmost parts."

— Isaiah 14:15, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 14:15 in Other Translations

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“Yet thou shalt be brought down to Sheol, to the uttermost parts of the pit. ”
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WEB
“Yet you shall be brought down to Sheol, to the depths of the pit.”
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“But you were brought down to Sheol, to the remote slopes of the Pit.”
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Isaiah 14 — Context

How great is your fall from heaven, O shining one, son of the morning! How are you cut down to the earth, low among the dead bodies!

For you said in your heart, I will go up to heaven, I will make my seat higher than the stars of God; I will take my place on the mountain of the meeting-place of the gods, in the inmost parts of the north.

I will go higher than the clouds; I will be like the Most High.

But you will come down to the underworld, even to its inmost parts.

Those who see you will be looking on you with care, they will be in deep thought, saying, Is this the troubler of the earth, the shaker of kingdoms?

Who made the world a waste, overturning its towns; who did not let his prisoners loose from the prison-house.

All the kings of the earth are at rest in glory, every man in his house,

Isaiah 14:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 14:15 say?

Isaiah 14:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But you will come down to the underworld, even to its inmost parts.”

Where is Isaiah 14:15 in the Bible?

Isaiah 14:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 14, verse 15.

Who wrote Isaiah?

Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.

What is the book of Isaiah about?

Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.

What are the major themes of Isaiah?

Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 14:15.

What translation should I read Isaiah 14:15 in?

Isaiah 14:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Isaiah 14:15?

Isaiah 14:15 reads (BBE): “But you will come down to the underworld, even to its inmost parts.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Isaiah 14:15 bbe — But you will come down to the underworld, even to its inmost parts.

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