Isaiah 14:18
Isaiah 14:18 in Multiple Translations
All the kings of the nations lie in state, each in his own tomb.
All the kings of the nations, even all of them, lie in glory, every one in his own house.
All the kings of the nations, all of them, sleep in glory, every one in his own house.
All the kings of the earth are at rest in glory, every man in his house,
All the other kings of the nations lie in splendor in their great mausoleums.
All the Kings of the nations, euen they all sleepe in glorie, euery one in his owne house.
All kings of nations — all of them, Have lain down in honour, each in his house,
All the kings of the nations sleep in glory, everyone in his own house.
All the kings of the nations, even all of them, lie in glory, every one in his own house.
All the kings of the nations have all of them slept in glory, every one in his own house.
All the kings of the earth who have died were greatly honored when they were buried,
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 14:18
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Isaiah 14:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּל
מַלְכֵ֥י
גוֹיִ֖ם
כֻּלָּ֑/ם
שָׁכְב֥וּ
בְ/כָב֖וֹד
אִ֥ישׁ
בְּ/בֵיתֽ/וֹ
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
מַלְכֵ֥י
melek
H4428
King's
N-mp
גוֹיִ֖ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
N-mp
כֻּלָּ֑/ם
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms | Suff
שָׁכְב֥וּ
shâkab
H7901
to lie down
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בְ/כָב֖וֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
glory
Prep | N-cs
אִ֥ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
בְּ/בֵיתֽ/וֹ
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 14:18
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
מַלְכֵ֥י
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-mp
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
גוֹיִ֖ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
כֻּלָּ֑/ם
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
שָׁכְב֥וּ
shâkab
H7901
"to lie down"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To lie down can mean to rest, sleep, or have sexual relations, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible. It can also mean to relax or be at rest.
Definition: : lay_down/lie_with 1) to lie down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lie, lie down, lie on 1a2) to lodge 1a3) to lie (of sexual relations) 1a4) to lie down (in death) 1a5) to rest, relax (fig) 1b) (Niphal) to be lain with (sexually) 1c) (Pual) to be lain with (sexually) 1d) (Hiphil) to make to lie down 1e) (Hophal) to be laid
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, cast down, (lover-)lay (self) (down), (make to) lie (down, down to sleep, still with), lodge, ravish, take rest, sleep, stay. See also: Genesis 19:4; 1 Kings 11:43; Psalms 3:6.
בְ/כָב֖וֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
"glory"
Prep | N-cs
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
אִ֥ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
בְּ/בֵיתֽ/וֹ
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
Study Notes — Isaiah 14:18
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 14:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 14:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 14:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 14:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 14:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 14:18
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 14:18
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 14:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 14:18
- Sermons on Isaiah 14:18
Context — The Fall of the King of Babylon
16Those who see you will stare; they will ponder your fate: “Is this the man who shook the earth and made the kingdoms tremble,
17who turned the world into a desert and destroyed its cities, who refused to let the captives return to their homes?”
18All the kings of the nations lie in state, each in his own tomb.
19But you are cast out of your grave like a rejected branch, covered by those slain with the sword, and dumped into a rocky pit like a carcass trampled underfoot. 20You will not join them in burial, since you have destroyed your land and slaughtered your own people. The offspring of the wicked will never again be mentioned.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 24:25 | And when the Arameans had withdrawn, they left Joash severely wounded. His own servants conspired against him for shedding the blood of the son of Jehoiada the priest, and they killed him on his bed. So he died and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. |
| 2 | Isaiah 22:16 | What are you doing here, and who authorized you to carve out a tomb for yourself here—to chisel your tomb in the height and cut your resting place in the rock? |
| 3 | Ezekiel 32:18–32 | “Son of man, wail for the multitudes of Egypt, and consign her and the daughters of the mighty nations to the depths of the earth with those who descend to the Pit: Whom do you surpass in beauty? Go down and be placed with the uncircumcised! They will fall among those slain by the sword. The sword is appointed! Let them drag her away along with all her multitudes. Mighty chiefs will speak from the midst of Sheol about Egypt and her allies: ‘They have come down and lie with the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword.’ Assyria is there with her whole company; her graves are all around her. All of them are slain, fallen by the sword. Her graves are set in the depths of the Pit, and her company is all around her grave. All of them are slain, fallen by the sword— those who once spread terror in the land of the living. Elam is there with all her multitudes around her grave. All of them are slain, fallen by the sword— those who went down uncircumcised to the earth below, who once spread their terror in the land of the living. They bear their disgrace with those who descend to the Pit. Among the slain they prepare a resting place for Elam with all her hordes, with her graves all around her. All of them are uncircumcised, slain by the sword, although their terror was once spread in the land of the living. They bear their disgrace with those who descend to the Pit. They are placed among the slain. Meshech and Tubal are there with all their multitudes, with their graves all around them. All of them are uncircumcised, slain by the sword, because they spread their terror in the land of the living. They do not lie down with the fallen warriors of old, who went down to Sheol with their weapons of war, whose swords were placed under their heads, whose shields rested on their bones, although the terror of the mighty was once in the land of the living. But you too will be shattered and lie down among the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword. Edom is there, and all her kings and princes, who despite their might are laid among those slain by the sword. They lie down with the uncircumcised, with those who descend to the Pit. All the leaders of the north and all the Sidonians are there; they went down in disgrace with the slain, despite the terror of their might. They lie uncircumcised with those slain by the sword and bear their shame with those who descend to the Pit. Pharaoh will see them and be comforted over all his multitude— Pharaoh and all his army, slain by the sword, declares the Lord GOD. For I will spread My terror in the land of the living, so that Pharaoh and all his multitude will be laid to rest among the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword, declares the Lord GOD.” |
| 4 | Job 30:23 | Yes, I know that You will bring me down to death, to the place appointed for all the living. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 24:16 | And Jehoiada was buried with the kings in the City of David, because he had done what was good in Israel for God and His temple. |
| 6 | Ecclesiastes 6:3 | A man may father a hundred children and live for many years; yet no matter how long he lives, if he is unsatisfied with his prosperity and does not even receive a proper burial, I say that a stillborn child is better off than he. |
| 7 | Ecclesiastes 12:5 | when men fear the heights and dangers of the road, when the almond tree blossoms, the grasshopper loses its spring, and the caper berry shrivels— for then man goes to his eternal home and mourners walk the streets. |
Isaiah 14:18 Summary
This verse, Isaiah 14:18, says that all the kings of the nations are buried in their own tombs, with dignity and respect. However, the king of Babylon will not be given this same honor, as seen in Isaiah 14:19. This teaches us that God is not impressed by human power or prestige, and that our actions have consequences (as seen in Galatians 6:7-8). We can learn from this verse to humble ourselves and trust in God's sovereignty, as encouraged in 1 Peter 5:6 and Psalm 37:7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the kings of the nations lying in state in their own tombs?
This verse highlights the stark contrast between the dignified burial of other kings and the fate of the king of Babylon, who will be cast out of his grave, as seen in Isaiah 14:19. This contrast is reminiscent of the difference between the honorable burial of King David, as described in 1 Kings 2:10, and the dishonorable death of King Ahab, as described in 1 Kings 22:40.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Isaiah 14?
This verse serves as a turning point in the chapter, shifting the focus from the downfall of the king of Babylon to the contrast between his fate and that of other kings, emphasizing the unique judgment he will face, as seen in Isaiah 14:20, similar to the judgment faced by other wicked leaders, such as in Jeremiah 22:19.
What does this verse reveal about God's view of human leaders?
This verse shows that God is not impressed by human power or prestige, as seen in Isaiah 40:23-24, and that all leaders will ultimately be held accountable for their actions, as taught in Romans 13:1-7 and Daniel 4:35.
How can we apply the lesson of this verse to our own lives?
We can learn from this verse that true greatness is not measured by human achievements, but by humility and obedience to God, as seen in Matthew 20:26-28 and 1 Peter 5:6, and that our actions have consequences, as taught in Galatians 6:7-8.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the fleeting nature of human power and prestige?
- How can we balance the desire for recognition and respect with the humility and obedience that God desires?
- What are some ways in which we can 'lie in state' in our own lives, and how can we avoid this fate?
- How does this verse encourage us to trust in God's sovereignty and justice, as seen in Psalm 37:1-7 and Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 14:18
All the kings of the nations,.... Of other nations, besides those he governed, and even of those whom he had subdued, at least their ancestors, the greatest part of them however; for the word "all"
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 14:18
They 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; -The passers by contemplate with astonishment the
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 14:18
All of them; other kings most commonly do, as the word all is frequently used. Every one in his own house; are buried in their own sepulchres, having stately monuments erected to their honour and memory.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 14:18
Isaiah 14:18 All the kings of the nations, [even] all of them, lie in glory, every one in his own house.Ver. 18. All the kings of the nations,] i.e., Very many of them have their stately pyramids, tombs, mausolean monuments erected, as among us at Westminster Henry VII’ s chapel is a curious and costly piece.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 14:18
(18) All the kings of the nations . . .—The “house” in which the monarchs lie is, of course, their sepulchre. Such sepulchres, as in the case of the pyramid graves of the Egyptian kings, the “eternal home” as they themselves called it (comp. Ecclesiastes 12:5), were often almost literally the “house,” or palace, of the dead.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 14:18
4b—21. The song of triumph over the king of Babylon is one of the finest specimens of Hebrew poetry which the Old Testament contains. A division into five strophes, each containing seven long lines, is distinctly recognisable, and the occasional deviations from strict symmetry of form are probably due to defects in the text.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 14:18
All the kings of the nations - That is, this is the common way in which the kings are buried. Lie in glory - They lie in a magnificent mausoleum; they are surrounded with splendor even in their tombs.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 14:18
18. All… kings… lie in glory — This is the ordinary fact; and it is a great mark of dishonour not to be buried, even for a private person, (1 Kings 13:22,) and how much more for a sovereign.
Sermons on Isaiah 14:18
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 22:16 - Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith warns the Jewish nation about their impending destruction due to their rejection of God's law. He references the story of King Hezekiah, who was |
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Death by Thomas Boston | Thomas Boston preaches about the contrasting states of the wicked and the righteous in death. The wicked are driven away in their wickedness, hopeless and without solid ground for |
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Watching Men Die by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of death and what happens to a person's body and spirit after they die. He emphasizes that according to the Bible, when a person |