Isaiah 14:27
For the LORD of Armies has planned, and who can stop it? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back?”
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In Context
28This burden was in the year that King Ahaz died.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 20:6and he said, “LORD, the God of our fathers, aren’t you God in heaven? Aren’t you ruler over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in your hand, so that no one is able to withstand you.
Job 11:10If he passes by, or confines, or convenes a court, then who can oppose him?
Job 40:8Will you even annul my judgement? Will you condemn me, that you may be justified?
Psalms 33:11The counsel of the LORD stands fast forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
Proverbs 21:30There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
Isaiah 9:12The Syrians in front, and the Philistines behind; and they will devour Israel with open mouth. For all this, his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 14:25-32
The Doom of the Assyrians; The Doom of the Philistines. ( b. c. 726.) 24 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: 25 That I will break the Assyrian in my land, and upon my mountains tread him under foot: then shall his yoke depart from off them, and his burden depart from off their shoulders. 26 This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and this is the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations. 27 For… Read the whole commentary →