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Text -- Isaiah 14:11 (NET)

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14:11 Your splendor has been brought down to Sheol, as well as the sound of your stringed instruments. You lie on a bed of maggots, with a blanket of worms over you.
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 · Sheol the place of the dead


Dictionary Themes and Topics: Worm | WORM; SCARLET-WORM | VIOL | SHEOL | Rulers | PSALTERY | PROVERB | Music | Isaiah, The Book of | Isaiah | ISAIAH, BOOK OF | ISAIAH, 8-9 | ISAIAH, 1-7 | Hell | Death | Babylon | more
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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Wesley: Isa 14:11 - -- All thy glory is buried with thee.

All thy glory is buried with thee.

Wesley: Isa 14:11 - -- All thy musical instruments, which were much used in Babylon, and were doubtless used in Belshazzar's solemn feasts, Dan 5:1, at which time the city w...

All thy musical instruments, which were much used in Babylon, and were doubtless used in Belshazzar's solemn feasts, Dan 5:1, at which time the city was taken; to which possibly the prophet here alludes.

Wesley: Isa 14:11 - -- Instead of those stately carpets upon which thou didst frequently tread.

Instead of those stately carpets upon which thou didst frequently tread.

JFB: Isa 14:11 - -- "Pomp" and music, the accompaniment of Babylon's former feastings (Isa 5:12; Isa 24:8), give place to the corruption and the stillness of the grave (E...

"Pomp" and music, the accompaniment of Babylon's former feastings (Isa 5:12; Isa 24:8), give place to the corruption and the stillness of the grave (Eze 32:27).

JFB: Isa 14:11 - -- That is bred in putridity.

That is bred in putridity.

JFB: Isa 14:11 - -- Properly those from which the crimson dye is obtained. Appropriate here; instead of the crimson coverlet, over thee shall be "worms." Instead of the g...

Properly those from which the crimson dye is obtained. Appropriate here; instead of the crimson coverlet, over thee shall be "worms." Instead of the gorgeous couch, "under thee" shall be the maggot.

The language is so framed as to apply to the Babylonian king primarily, and at the same time to shadow forth through him, the great final enemy, the man of sin, Antichrist, of Daniel, St. Paul, and St. John; he alone shall fulfil exhaustively all the lineaments here given.

Clarke: Isa 14:11 - -- Cover thee "Thy covering"- Twenty-eight MSS. (ten ancient) of Kennicott’ s, thirty-nine of De Rossi’ s, twelve editions, with the Septuagi...

Cover thee "Thy covering"- Twenty-eight MSS. (ten ancient) of Kennicott’ s, thirty-nine of De Rossi’ s, twelve editions, with the Septuagint and Vulgate, read ומכסך umechassecha , in the singular number.

Calvin: Isa 14:11 - -- 11.Thy pomp is laid down in the grave He mentions royal pomp, that this change may be more attentively considered by comparing the latter with the fo...

11.Thy pomp is laid down in the grave He mentions royal pomp, that this change may be more attentively considered by comparing the latter with the former; and he shows that that pomp could not prevent him from being reduced to the same level with other men. Under the term musical instruments, he includes all the luxuries and enjoyments in which kings are wont to indulge; because not only does the sweetness of music cause them to forget death, but the mad sound of them drives away all sadness, and in some respects stupifies the minds of men.

The worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee In this second clause, the dead say jestingly, “Thou hast obtained a bed worthy of thee; for the worms serve thee for tapestry or a soft couch, and the worm serves for a splendid coverlet.” In a word, there is here exhibited to us a lively painting of the foolish confidence of men, who, intoxicated with their present enjoyments and prosperity, flatter themselves. This doctrine ought to be carefully pondered; for though men be well aware of their condition, and have death before their eyes, yet overrun by ambition, and soothed by pleasures, and even fascinated by empty show, they forget themselves.

TSK: Isa 14:11 - -- pomp : Isa 21:4, Isa 21:5, Isa 22:2; Job 21:11-15; Eze 26:13, Eze 32:19, Eze 32:20; Dan 5:1-4, Dan 5:25-30; Amo 6:3-7; Rev 18:11-19 the worm : Isa 66:...

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: Isa 14:11 - -- Thy pomp - Thy magnificence (see the note at Isa 5:14). The noise of thy viols - Instruments of music were often used in their feasts; an...

Thy pomp - Thy magnificence (see the note at Isa 5:14).

The noise of thy viols - Instruments of music were often used in their feasts; and the meaning here is, that instead of being surrounded with splendor, and the instruments of music, the monarch was now brought down to the corruption and stillness of the grave. The instrument referred to by the word ‘ viol’ ( נבל nēbel , plur. נבלים nebalı̂ym , Greek νάβλα nabla , Latin nablium ), was a stringed instrument usually with twelve strings, and played by the pecten or by the hand (see the notes and illustrations on Isa 5:12). Additional force is given by all these expressions if they are read, as Lowth reads them, as questions asked in suprise, and in a taunting manner, over the haughty king of Babylon - ‘ Is thy pride then brought down to the grave?’ etc.

The worm - This word, in Hebrew ( רמה rimmâh ), denotes a worm that is found in putrid substances Exo 16:25; Job 7:5; Job 21:26.

Is spread under thee - Is become thy couch - instead of the gorgeous couch on which thou wert accustomed to repose.

And the worm - ( תולעה tôlê‛âh ) - the same word which occurs in Isa 1:18, and rendered there as "crimson"(see the note on that verse). This word is usually applied to the insect from which the crimson dye was obtained; but it is also applied to the worm which preys upon the dead Exo 16:20; Isa 66:24.

Cover thee - Instead of the splendid covering which was over thee when reposing on thy couch in thy palace. What could be more humiliating than this language? How striking the contrast between his present situation and that in which he reposed in Babylon! And yet this language is as applicable to all others as to that prond and haughty king. It is equally true of the great and mighty everywhere; of the rich, the frivolous, the beautiful, and the proud who lie on beds of down, that they will soon lie where worms shall be their couch and their covering. How ought this reflection to humble our pride! How should it lead us to be prepared for that hour when the grave shall be our bed; and when far away from the sound of the viol and the harp; from the sweet voice of friendship and the noise of revelry, we shall mingle with our native dust!

Poole: Isa 14:11 - -- Thy pomp is brought down to the grave all thy glory is lost and buried with thee. The noise of thy viols all thy musical and melodious instruments,...

Thy pomp is brought down to the grave all thy glory is lost and buried with thee.

The noise of thy viols all thy musical and melodious instruments, which were much used in Babylon, Dan 3:5,7,10 , and were doubtless used in Belshazzar’ s solemn feast, Dan 5:1 , at which time the city was taken; to which possibly the prophet here alludes.

The worm is spread under thee instead of those rich and stately carpets upon which thou didst frequently tread.

Gill: Isa 14:11 - -- Thy pomp is brought down to the grave,.... Or "hell"; all the state and majesty in which he appeared, when sitting on the throne of his kingdom, with ...

Thy pomp is brought down to the grave,.... Or "hell"; all the state and majesty in which he appeared, when sitting on the throne of his kingdom, with a glittering crown on his head, a sceptre in his hand, clad in the richest apparel, and attended by his princes and nobles with the utmost reverence and submission; all this, with much more, followed him to the regions of the dead, and there it left him; see Psa 49:17,

and the noise of thy viols; or musical instruments, even all of them, one being put for all; such as were used at festivals, and at times of joy and rejoicing, of which the Babylonians had many, and very probably were used at the feast by Belshazzar, when the city was taken, and he was slain; to which reference may be had in this place, Dan 3:5 compare with this Rev 18:16,

the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee; who used to have rich carpets spread for him to tread upon, and stately canopies under which he sat, beds of down to lie upon, and the richest covering over him, and now, nothing but worms over him, and worms under him; or instead of being wrapped in gold and silk, and embalmed with the most precious spices, as the eastern kings used to be, he had not so much as a grave, but was cast out of that, as is after said, and so was liable to putrefaction, and to be covered with worms at once; worms in his bed, and worms in his bed clothes! See Job 21:26.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Isa 14:11 Heb “under you maggots are spread out, and worms are your cover.”

Geneva Bible: Isa 14:11 Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, [and] the noise of thy viols: the worm ( g ) is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee. ( g ) Instead of ...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Isa 14:1-32 - --1 God's merciful restoration of Israel.3 Their triumphant exultation over Babel.24 God's purpose against Assyria.29 Palestina is threatened.

MHCC: Isa 14:1-23 - --The whole plan of Divine Providence is arranged with a view to the good of the people of God. A settlement in the land of promise is of God's mercy. L...

Matthew Henry: Isa 14:4-23 - -- The kings of Babylon, successively, were the great enemies and oppressors of God's people, and therefore the destruction of Babylon, the fall of the...

Keil-Delitzsch: Isa 14:11 - -- "Thy pomp is cast down to the region of the dead, the noise of thy harps: maggots are spread under thee, and they that cover thee are worms." From ...

Constable: Isa 7:1--39:8 - --III. Israel's crisis of faith chs. 7--39 This long section of the book deals with Israel's major decision in Isa...

Constable: Isa 13:1--35:10 - --B. God's sovereignty over the nations chs. 13-35 This major section of the book emphasizes the folly of ...

Constable: Isa 13:1--23:18 - --1. Divine judgments on the nations chs. 13-23 The recurrence of the Hebrew word massa', translat...

Constable: Isa 13:1--20:6 - --The first series of five oracles chs. 13-20 The first series shows that God has placed I...

Constable: Isa 13:1--14:28 - --The first oracle against Babylon 13:1-14:27 The reader would expect that Isaiah would inveigh against Assyria since it was the most threatening enemy ...

Guzik: Isa 14:1-32 - --Isaiah 14 - Babylon and Lucifer A. The fall of the King of Babylon. 1. (1-2) Judgment on Babylon means mercy on Israel. For the LORD will have mer...

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Introduction / Outline

JFB: Isaiah (Book Introduction) ISAIAH, son of Amoz (not Amos); contemporary of Jonah, Amos, Hosea, in Israel, but younger than they; and of Micah, in Judah. His call to a higher deg...

JFB: Isaiah (Outline) PARABLE OF JEHOVAH'S VINEYARD. (Isa. 5:1-30) SIX DISTINCT WOES AGAINST CRIMES. (Isa. 5:8-23) (Lev 25:13; Mic 2:2). The jubilee restoration of posses...

TSK: Isaiah (Book Introduction) Isaiah has, with singular propriety, been denominated the Evangelical Prophet, on account of the number and variety of his prophecies concerning the a...

TSK: Isaiah 14 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Isa 14:1, God’s merciful restoration of Israel; Isa 14:3, Their triumphant exultation over Babel; Isa 14:24, God’s purpose against As...

Poole: Isaiah (Book Introduction) THE ARGUMENT THE teachers of the ancient church were of two sorts: 1. Ordinary, the priests and Levites. 2. Extraordinary, the prophets. These we...

Poole: Isaiah 14 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 14 Israel should be delivered from the Babylonish captivity: their triumphant insultation over Babel, Isa 14:1-23 . God’ s purpose aga...

MHCC: Isaiah (Book Introduction) Isaiah prophesied in the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. He has been well called the evangelical prophet, on account of his numerous and...

MHCC: Isaiah 14 (Chapter Introduction) (v. 1-23) The destruction of Babylon, and the death of its proud monarch. (Isa 14:24-27) Assurance of the destruction of Assyria. (Isa 14:28-32) The...

Matthew Henry: Isaiah (Book Introduction) An Exposition, With Practical Observations, of The Book of the Prophet Isaiah Prophet is a title that sounds very great to those that understand it, t...

Matthew Henry: Isaiah 14 (Chapter Introduction) In this chapter, I. More weight is added to the burden of Babylon, enough to sink it like a mill-stone; I. It is Israel's cause that is to be ple...

Constable: Isaiah (Book Introduction) Introduction Title and writer The title of this book of the Bible, as is true of the o...

Constable: Isaiah (Outline) Outline I. Introduction chs. 1-5 A. Israel's condition and God's solution ch. 1 ...

Constable: Isaiah Isaiah Bibliography Alexander, Joseph Addison. Commentary on the Prophecies of Isaiah. 1846, 1847. Revised ed. ...

Haydock: Isaiah (Book Introduction) THE PROPHECY OF ISAIAS. INTRODUCTION. This inspired writer is called by the Holy Ghost, (Ecclesiasticus xlviii. 25.) the great prophet; from t...

Gill: Isaiah (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH This book is called, in the New Testament, sometimes "the Book of the Words of the Prophet Esaias", Luk 3:4 sometimes only t...

Gill: Isaiah 14 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 14 This chapter contains prophecies of the restoration of the Jews, of the fall of the king of Babylon, and the destruction ...

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