Isaiah 14:27
Isaiah 14:27 Meaning and Explanation
“For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →No one can undo or turn back God's purpose once he has established it.
The Context of Isaiah 14:27
God's purpose is unchangeable and cannot be reversed.
What Does Isaiah 14:27 Mean?
The rhetorical questions assert the irrevocability of God's decision. Who can annul—make void or cancel—what God has purposed? The answer is implicit: no one. His hand stretched out in judgment cannot be turned back by any human effort.
This verse emphasizes divine authority and sovereignty. Empires may think themselves invulnerable, but God's purpose overrides all human power.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 14:27
What does Isaiah 14:27 mean?
No one can undo or turn back God's purpose once he has established it.
What is the context of Isaiah 14:27?
God's purpose is unchangeable and cannot be reversed.