Isaiah 14:5
New International Version
The LORD has broken the rod of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers,

New Living Translation
For the LORD has crushed your wicked power and broken your evil rule.

English Standard Version
The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of rulers,

Berean Standard Bible
The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers.

King James Bible
The LORD hath broken the staff of the wicked, and the sceptre of the rulers.

New King James Version
The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, The scepter of the rulers;

New American Standard Bible
“The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, The scepter of rulers,

NASB 1995
“The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, The scepter of rulers

NASB 1977
“The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, The scepter of rulers

Legacy Standard Bible
Yahweh has broken the staff of the wicked, The scepter of rulers

Amplified Bible
“The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, The scepter of the [tyrant] rulers

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers.

American Standard Version
Jehovah hath broken the staff of the wicked, the sceptre of the rulers;

Contemporary English Version
The LORD has crushed the power of those evil kings,

English Revised Version
The LORD hath broken the staff of the wicked, the sceptre of the rulers;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of rulers.

Good News Translation
The LORD has ended the power of the evil rulers

International Standard Version
The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of rulers,

Majority Standard Bible
The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers.

NET Bible
The LORD has broken the club of the wicked, the scepter of rulers.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers,

Webster's Bible Translation
The LORD hath broken the staff of the wicked, and the scepter of the rulers.

World English Bible
Yahweh has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The golden one has ceased. YHWH has broken the staff of the wicked, "" The scepter of rulers.

Young's Literal Translation
Ceased hath the golden one. Broken hath Jehovah the staff of the wicked, The sceptre of rulers.

Smith's Literal Translation
Jehovah broke in pieces the rod of the unjust, the rod of the rulers.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Lord hath broken the staff of the wicked, the rod of the rulers,

Catholic Public Domain Version
The Lord has crushed the staff of the impious, the scepter of despots,

New American Bible
The LORD has broken the rod of the wicked, the staff of the tyrants

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of rulers,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked and the sceptre of the rulers.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH has broken the staff of the wicked and the rod of the Prince
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The LORD hath broken the staff of the wicked, The sceptre of the rulers,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The Lord has broken the yoke of sinners, the yoke of princes.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Downfall of the King of Babylon
4you will sing this song of contempt against the king of Babylon: How the oppressor has ceased, and how his fury has ended! 5The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers. 6It struck the peoples in anger with unceasing blows; it subdued the nations in rage with relentless persecution.…

Cross References
Jeremiah 50:23
How the hammer of the whole earth lies broken and shattered! What a horror Babylon has become among the nations!

Jeremiah 51:20-23
“You are My war club, My weapon for battle. With you I shatter nations; with you I bring kingdoms to ruin. / With you I shatter the horse and rider; with you I shatter the chariot and driver. / With you I shatter man and woman; with you I shatter the old man and the youth; with you I shatter the young man and the maiden. ...

Ezekiel 30:24-25
I will strengthen the arms of Babylon’s king and place My sword in his hand, but I will break the arms of Pharaoh, who will groan before him like a mortally wounded man. / I will strengthen the arms of Babylon’s king, but Pharaoh’s arms will fall limp. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I place My sword in the hand of Babylon’s king, and he wields it against the land of Egypt.

Psalm 46:9
He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields in the fire.

Psalm 37:17
For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.

Psalm 125:3
For the scepter of the wicked will not rest upon the land allotted to the righteous, so that the righteous will not put forth their hands to injustice.

Zechariah 10:11
They will pass through the sea of distress and strike the waves of the sea; all the depths of the Nile will dry up. The pride of Assyria will be brought down, and the scepter of Egypt will depart.

Micah 5:9
Your hand will be lifted over your foes, and all your enemies will be cut off.

Nahum 1:13
For I will now break their yoke from your neck and tear away your shackles.”

Habakkuk 3:12
You marched across the earth with fury; You threshed the nations in wrath.

Revelation 19:15
And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.

Revelation 18:2
And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast.

Revelation 18:10
In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.”

Revelation 18:21
Then a mighty angel picked up a stone the size of a great millstone and cast it into the sea, saying: “With such violence the great city of Babylon will be cast down, never to be seen again.

2 Thessalonians 2:8
And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival.


Treasury of Scripture

The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, and the scepter of the rulers.

Isaiah 14:29
Rejoice not thou, whole Palestina, because the rod of him that smote thee is broken: for out of the serpent's root shall come forth a cockatrice, and his fruit shall be a fiery flying serpent.

Isaiah 9:4
For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian.

Isaiah 10:5
O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is mine indignation.

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The LORD
This phrase refers to Yahweh, the covenant name of God in the Hebrew Bible. It signifies the personal and relational nature of God with His people, Israel. In the context of Isaiah, "The LORD" is the sovereign ruler over all nations, demonstrating His ultimate authority and power. The Hebrew word used here is "YHWH," which is considered sacred and is often translated as "LORD" in English Bibles. This highlights God's eternal presence and His role as the divine judge and deliverer.

has broken
The action of breaking signifies a decisive and powerful intervention by God. The Hebrew root word "shabar" conveys the idea of shattering or destroying. This indicates not just a simple act of breaking, but a complete and thorough dismantling. In the historical context, this reflects God's judgment against oppressive powers, showcasing His ability to dismantle the structures of evil and injustice.

the staff
The staff is a symbol of authority and power, often used by rulers to demonstrate their control and leadership. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, a staff was a common emblem of a king's rule. By breaking the staff, God is symbolically removing the power and authority of the oppressor. This act signifies the end of tyranny and the liberation of those who were under its control.

of the wicked
The term "wicked" refers to those who act in opposition to God's will and righteousness. In the Hebrew text, the word "rasha" is used, which denotes someone who is guilty of sin and injustice. This highlights the moral and spiritual corruption of those in power, whom God is judging. The wicked are often characterized by their exploitation and oppression of others, and God's breaking of their staff signifies His commitment to justice and righteousness.

the scepter
Similar to the staff, the scepter is a symbol of royal authority and governance. It represents the power to rule and make decisions. In the biblical context, the scepter is often associated with kingship and dominion. By breaking the scepter, God is dismantling the unjust rule and authority of the oppressors, emphasizing His sovereignty over all earthly powers.

of the rulers
This phrase refers to those in positions of leadership and control, particularly those who misuse their power for personal gain and to the detriment of others. The Hebrew word "moshel" is used, which can mean ruler, governor, or one who exercises dominion. In the context of Isaiah, these rulers are likely the oppressive leaders of Babylon, who have subjugated and mistreated God's people. God's action against them is a demonstration of His justice and His protection of the oppressed.

(5) The Lord hath broken the staff of the wicked . . .--The "staff" and the "sceptre" are alike symbols of power, the former being that on which a man supports himself, the other that which he wields in his arm to smite those who oppose him.

Verse 5. - The staff... the scepter. Symbols of Babylonian power (scrap. Isaiah 10:5).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

has broken
שָׁבַ֥ר (šā·ḇar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces

the staff
מַטֵּ֣ה (maṭ·ṭêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of the wicked,
רְשָׁעִ֑ים (rə·šā·‘îm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person

the scepter
שֵׁ֖בֶט (šê·ḇeṭ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe

of the rulers.
מֹשְׁלִֽים׃ (mō·šə·lîm)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 4910: To rule, have dominion, reign


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