Isaiah 14:17
“That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
That made the world as a wilderness,.... Both by destroying the inhabitants of it, and by laying waste cities, towns,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
That made the world as a wilderness - That made cities and kingdoms desolate. That opened not the house of his prisoners…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Isaiah 14:4-23
The kings of Babylon, successively, were the great enemies and oppressors of God's people, and therefore the destruction…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
opened not the house of his prisoners Translate as R.V. let not loose his prisoners to their home (a so-called pregnant…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture