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Isaiah 14:16

King James Version (KJV)

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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;

Isaiah 14:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 14:16

Theological / Devotional

They that see thee. The figure of vs. 9, 10 is repeated. The “dead,” the “chief ones of the earth,” who preceded Lucifer to “the pit” (v. 15), stare incredibly at him when he descends to join them. It should be remembered that this entire section is highly figurative (see on v. 4).

Is this the man? See on v. 10.

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