Isaiah 14:17 Meaning
That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?
Context Explained
15Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.
16They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms;
17That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?
18All the kings of the nations, even all of them, lie in glory, every one in his own house.
19But thou art cast out of thy grave like an abominable branch, and as the raiment of those that are slain, thrust through with a sword, that go down to the stones of the pit; as a carcase trodden under feet.
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Related Cross References
Isaiah 49:25
Both verses emphasize God's promise to free His people from their oppressors.
Source: Isaiah 14:17