Isaiah 14:4 web — that you will take up this parable against the king of Babylon, and say, "How the oppressor has ceased! The golden city…

World English Bible

"that you will take up this parable against the king of Babylon, and say, "How the oppressor has ceased! The golden city has ceased!""

— Isaiah 14:4, World English Bible

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Isaiah 14 — Context

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For Yahweh will have compassion on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set them in their own land. The foreigner will join himself with them, and they will unite with the house of Jacob.

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The peoples will take them, and bring them to their place. The house of Israel will possess them in Yahweh's land for servants and for handmaids. They will take as captives those whose captives they were; and they shall rule over their oppressors.

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It will happen in the day that Yahweh will give you rest from your sorrow, from your trouble, and from the hard service in which you were made to serve,

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that you will take up this parable against the king of Babylon, and say, "How the oppressor has ceased! The golden city has ceased!"

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Yahweh has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers,

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who struck the peoples in wrath with a continual stroke, who ruled the nations in anger, with a persecution that none restrained.

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The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet. They break out song.

Isaiah 14:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 14:4 say?
Isaiah 14:4 in the World English Bible reads: “that you will take up this parable against the king of Babylon, and say, "How the oppressor has ceased! The golden city has ceased!"”
Where is Isaiah 14:4 in the Bible?
Isaiah 14:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 14, verse 4.
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 14:4.
What translation should I read Isaiah 14:4 in?
Isaiah 14:4 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 14:4?
Isaiah 14:4 reads (WEB): “that you will take up this parable against the king of Babylon, and say, "How the oppressor has ceased! The golden city has ceased!"” 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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