Isaiah 14:15 nasb — "Nevertheless you will be thrust down to Sheol, To the recesses of the pit.

NASB

""Nevertheless you will be thrust down to Sheol, To the recesses of the pit."

— Isaiah 14:15, NASB

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Isaiah 14 — Context

12

"How you have fallen from heaven, O star of the morning, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the earth, You who have weakened the nations!

13

"But you said in your heart, 'I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the stars of God, And I will sit on the mount of assembly In the recesses of the north.

14

'I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.'

15

"Nevertheless you will be thrust down to Sheol, To the recesses of the pit.

16

"Those who see you will gaze at you, They will ponder over you, saying, 'Is this the man who made the earth tremble, Who shook kingdoms,

17

Who made the world like a wilderness And overthrew its cities, Who did not allow his prisoners to go home?'

18

"All the kings of the nations lie in glory, Each in his own tomb.

Isaiah 14:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 14:15 say?
Isaiah 14:15 in the NASB reads: “"Nevertheless you will be thrust down to Sheol, To the recesses of the pit.”
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 (NASB): “"Nevertheless you will be thrust down to Sheol, To the recesses of the pit.” 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.
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