Isaiah 14:27
Isaiah 14:27 in Multiple Translations
The LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand is outstretched, so who can turn it back?
For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
For Jehovah of hosts hath purposed, and who shall annul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
For it is the purpose of the Lord of armies, and who will make it of no effect? when his hand is stretched out, by whom may it be turned back?
The Lord Almighty has made his plan, and who will block it? His hand stretches out, and who will push back against it?
Because the Lord of hostes hath determined it, and who shall disanull it? and his hande is stretched out, and who shall turne it away?
For Jehovah of Hosts hath purposed, And who doth make void? And His hand that is stretched out, Who doth turn it back?'
For the LORD of Armies has planned, and who can stop it? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back?”
For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it ? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
For the Lord of hosts hath decreed, and who can disannul it? and his hand is stretched out: and who shall turn it away?
I, the Commander of the armies of angels, have spoken, and no one can [RHQ] change my mind. When I raise my fist to strike Assyria, no one [RHQ] will be able to stop me from doing that.”
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Isaiah 14:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
יְהוָ֧ה
צְבָא֛וֹת
יָעָ֖ץ
וּ/מִ֣י
יָפֵ֑ר
וְ/יָד֥/וֹ
הַ/נְּטוּיָ֖ה
וּֽ/מִ֥י
יְשִׁיבֶֽ/נָּה
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
יְהוָ֧ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
צְבָא֛וֹת
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
N-cp
יָעָ֖ץ
yâʻats
H3289
to advise
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
וּ/מִ֣י
mîy
H4310
who?
Conj | Part
יָפֵ֑ר
pârar
H6565
to break
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
וְ/יָד֥/וֹ
yâd
H3027
hand
Conj | N-cs | Suff
הַ/נְּטוּיָ֖ה
nâṭâh
H5186
to stretch
Art | V-Qal-Inf-c
וּֽ/מִ֥י
mîy
H4310
who?
Conj | Part
יְשִׁיבֶֽ/נָּה
shûwb
H7725
to return
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 14:27
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
יְהוָ֧ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
צְבָא֛וֹת
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
N-cp
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
יָעָ֖ץ
yâʻats
H3289
"to advise"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to advise or counsel someone, like giving guidance or planning something. It is used in the Bible to describe people seeking advice or working together to make a plan. The KJV translates it as advise or counsel.
Definition: 1) to advise, consult, give counsel, counsel, purpose, devise, plan 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to advise, counsel, give counsel, consult 1a2) counsellor (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to consult together, exchange counsel, deliberate, counsel together 1c) (Hithpael) to conspire
Usage: Occurs in 73 OT verses. KJV: advertise, take advise, advise (well), consult, (give, take) counsel(-lor), determine, devise, guide, purpose. See also: Exodus 18:19; Job 26:3; Psalms 16:7.
וּ/מִ֣י
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Conj | Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
יָפֵ֑ר
pârar
H6565
"to break"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To split or break something apart is the meaning of this word, often used figuratively to mean frustrate or violate. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to break, frustrate 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to break, violate 1a2) to frustrate, make ineffectual 1b) (Hophal) 1b1) to be frustrated 1b2) to be broken 1b3) to break 1c) (Pilpel) to break to bits, shatter Also means: pur (פּוּר "to break" H6331)
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any ways, break (asunder), cast off, cause to cease, [idiom] clean, defeat, disannul, disappoint, dissolve, divide, make of none effect, fail, frustrate, bring (come) to nought, [idiom] utterly, make void. See also: Genesis 17:14; Psalms 85:5; Psalms 74:13.
וְ/יָד֥/וֹ
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Conj | N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
הַ/נְּטוּיָ֖ה
nâṭâh
H5186
"to stretch"
Art | V-Qal-Inf-c
To stretch or spread out, often used to describe physical movement, but also moral deflection, as seen in the story of Israel's decline in the book of Judges.
Definition: 1) to stretch out, extend, spread out, pitch, turn, pervert, incline, bend, bow 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stretch out, extend, stretch, offer 1a2) to spread out, pitch (tent) 1a3) to bend, turn, incline 1a3a) to turn aside, incline, decline, bend down 1a3b) to bend, bow 1a3c) to hold out, extend (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) to be stretched out 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stretch out 1c2) to spread out 1c3) to turn, incline, influence, bend down, hold out, extend, thrust aside, thrust away
Usage: Occurs in 207 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afternoon, apply, bow (down, -ing), carry aside, decline, deliver, extend, go down, be gone, incline, intend, lay, let down, offer, outstretched, overthrown, pervert, pitch, prolong, put away, shew, spread (out), stretch (forth, out), take (aside), turn (aside, away), wrest, cause to yield. See also: Genesis 12:8; Psalms 31:3; Psalms 17:6.
וּֽ/מִ֥י
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Conj | Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
יְשִׁיבֶֽ/נָּה
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
Study Notes — Isaiah 14:27
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- Isaiah 14:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 14:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 14:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 14:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 14:27
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 14:27
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 14:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 14:27
- Sermons on Isaiah 14:27
Context — God’s Purpose against Assyria
25I will break Assyria in My land; I will trample him on My mountain. His yoke will be taken off My people, and his burden removed from their shoulders.”
26This is the plan devised for the whole earth, and this is the hand stretched out over all the nations.
27The LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand is outstretched, so who can turn it back?
28In the year that King Ahaz died, this burden was received: 29Do not rejoice, all you Philistines, that the rod that struck you is broken. For a viper will spring from the root of the snake, and a flying serpent from its egg.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 43:13 | Even from eternity I am He, and none can deliver out of My hand. When I act, who can reverse it?” |
| 2 | Job 23:13 | But He is unchangeable, and who can oppose Him? He does what He desires. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 20:6 | and said, “O LORD, God of our fathers, are You not the God who is in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can stand against You. |
| 4 | Proverbs 21:30 | There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD. |
| 5 | Job 9:12 | If He takes away, who can stop Him? Who dares to ask Him, ‘What are You doing?’ |
| 6 | Proverbs 19:21 | Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. |
| 7 | Romans 8:28 | And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. |
| 8 | Psalms 33:11 | The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations. |
| 9 | Romans 8:31 | What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? |
| 10 | Isaiah 46:11 | I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it. |
Isaiah 14:27 Summary
[This verse means that God has made a plan, and no one can stop it. He is all-powerful and in control of everything, as we see in Isaiah 14:27. This is comforting because it means that God is working everything out for our good, even if we don't understand it, as Romans 8:28 says, 'And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good'. We can trust God's plans and purposes for our lives, even when things seem uncertain or scary.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the Lord of Hosts has purposed something?
This means that God has made a plan or decision, and it will not be changed, as seen in Isaiah 14:27, and also in Isaiah 46:10 where God says 'My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all My purpose'
Can anyone stop God's plans?
No, according to Isaiah 14:27, no one can thwart God's plans, and His hand cannot be turned back, similar to what is said in Job 42:2, 'I know that You can do all things, and that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted'
Why does the Bible emphasize God's power and sovereignty?
The Bible emphasizes God's power and sovereignty to remind us of His authority and control over all things, as seen in Psalm 115:3, 'Our God is in the heavens; He does all that He pleases'
How should we respond to God's sovereignty?
We should respond with humility, trust, and obedience, recognizing that God's plans are good and perfect, as seen in Romans 11:33-34, 'Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and how inscrutable His ways!'
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am trying to resist or thwart God's plans, and how can I surrender to His sovereignty?
- How does the knowledge of God's power and sovereignty comfort me in times of uncertainty or fear?
- In what ways can I trust God's plans and purposes for my life, even when I don't understand them?
- How can I use the truth of God's sovereignty to encourage and reassure others who may be struggling with doubt or fear?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 14:27
For the Lord of hosts hath purposed,.... What is before declared, the fall of Babylon, and the destruction of the Assyrian, and everything else that comes to pass in this world; there is nothing
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 14:27
The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand: - OF THIS BY THE HERE- OF THE UNDER ; a pledge to assure the
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 14:27
Isaiah 14:27 For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul [it]? and his hand [is] stretched out, and who shall turn it back?Ver. 27. For the Lord of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it?] Emphasin habet interrogatio. An excellent and unanswerable way of arguing from the irresistible will and almighty power of God; the like whereof is used by a certain Persian in Herodotus, in most elegant expressions, as Junius here noteth. In Calliope.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 14:27
(27) His hand is stretched out.—Literally, and more emphatically, His is the outstretched hand.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 14:27
Ch. Isaiah 14:24-32. Two Isaianic Fragmentsi. Isaiah 14:24-27. An announcement of Jehovah’s purpose to destroy the Assyrians on the soil of Canaan. In spite of the absence of a title these verses cannot without violence be explained as a continuation of the oracle on Babylon. They bear every evidence of being a genuine prophecy of Isaiah; and both in form and substance they shew an obvious resemblance to those of ch. Isaiah 10:5 ff. and ch. 18. Some critics, indeed, regard them as a misplaced fragment of one or other of these chapters. Without going so far as this we may at least with some confidence assign the passage to the same period of Isaiah’s ministry, probably the early years of Sennacherib’s reign.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 14:27
For the Lord of hosts - (see the note at Isaiah 1:9). Who shall disannul it? - Who has power to defeat his purposes?
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 14:27
26, 27. This is the purpose — The sense of these verses is, That the “purpose” formed against Babylon and Assyria is also formed against all peoples who deserve punishment, and it must be executed.
Sermons on Isaiah 14:27
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That Great Day by Charles S. Price | Charles S. Price preaches about God's eternal purpose and plan ordained before the foundation of the world, now being revealed in the days of consummation. Despite man's impatience |
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The Church Which Christ Builds by J.C. Ryle | J.C. Ryle emphasizes the significance of belonging to the true Church built upon Christ, which is not a physical structure but a spiritual body of true believers. He explains that |
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2 Peter 3:8 by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the importance of understanding God's perspective on time in his sermon on 2 Peter 3:8. He reassures believers that the delay in Christ's return should not cau |
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(Job: An Epic in Brokenness) 2. Where Job Went Wrong by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Job and explores where Job went wrong in his understanding of God's moral philosophy. The speaker explains that the ancient Orien |
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Predestination by Thomas Bradbury | Thomas Bradbury preaches on the unfailing mercy and inexhaustible patience of God towards His wayward children, highlighting His gracious dealings in restoring, saving, and deliver |
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Change Is the Law of Life by Bishop M.A. Lalachan | Bishop M.A. Lalachan emphasizes the inevitability of change in life, cautioning against dwelling solely on the past or present to avoid missing out on the future. Quoting Psalm 102 |
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The Advantage of Weakness by Alistair Begg | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of relying on God's strength and promises in times of weakness and uncertainty. The congregation is seen acknowledging their |