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Isaiah 14:4 · KJV

"That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!"

King James Version

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Passage Context

2And the people shall take them, and bring them to their place: and the house of Israel shall possess them in the land of the LORD for servants and handmaids: and they shall take them captives, whose captives they were; and they shall rule over their oppressors.
3And it shall come to pass in the day that the LORD shall give thee rest from thy sorrow, and from thy fear, and from the hard bondage wherein thou wast made to serve,
4That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!
5The LORD hath broken the staff of the wicked, and the sceptre of the rulers.
6He who smote the people in wrath with a continual stroke, he that ruled the nations in anger, is persecuted, and none hindereth.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does the fall of the oppressor resonate with you personally?

2

What does it mean for you to see justice served?

3

When have you felt the weight of oppression in your life?

Life Application

justice

Reflect on ways you can advocate for justice in your community, inspired by the downfall of oppressors.

empowerment

Consider how you can empower others who feel oppressed, drawing from the hope of liberation.

Places in This Verse

Babylon(Babylon (near Hillah, Iraq) today)

An ancient city known for its wealth and power, it became a symbol of oppression for the Israelites during their captivity.

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