Isaiah 14:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Despite his boasts, the king will be brought down to the underworld and the grave.
The Context of Isaiah 14:15
God's judgment reverses the king's blasphemous ambition.
What Does Isaiah 14:15 Mean?
The single word 'Yet' reverses everything. All the king's boasts about ascending collapse into the reality of descent. Hell and the pit are the opposite destination—the underworld, the grave, the place of corruption and isolation.
This verse answers the king's ambition with irony. He sought to ascend beyond the clouds; instead, he descends to the depths. His reach exceeded not only his grasp but his very nature.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 14:15
What does Isaiah 14:15 mean?
Despite his boasts, the king will be brought down to the underworld and the grave.
What is the context of Isaiah 14:15?
God's judgment reverses the king's blasphemous ambition.