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I will never be a widow or suffer the loss of children.&#8217 <a href="/nlt/isaiah/47.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Listen to this, you pleasure-loving kingdom, living at ease and feeling secure. You say, ‘I am the only one, and there is no other. I will never be a widow or lose my children.’ <a href="/esv/isaiah/47.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now therefore hear this, you lover of pleasures, who sit securely, who say in your heart, “I am, and there is no one besides me; I shall not sit as a widow or know the loss of children”: <a href="/bsb/isaiah/47.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So now hear this, O lover of luxury who sits securely, who says to herself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me. I will never be a widow or know the loss of children.’ <a href="/kjv/isaiah/47.htm">King James Bible</a> Therefore hear now this, thou that art given to pleasures, that dwellest carelessly, that sayest in thine heart, I am, and none else beside me; I shall not sit as a widow, neither shall I know the loss of children: <a href="/nkjv/isaiah/47.htm">New King James Version</a> “Therefore hear this now, you who are given to pleasures, Who dwell securely, Who say in your heart, ‘I am, and there is no one else besides me; I shall not sit as a widow, Nor shall I know the loss of children’; <a href="/nasb_/isaiah/47.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Now, then, hear this, you luxuriant one, Who lives securely, Who says in her heart, ‘I am, and there is no one besides me. I will not sit as a widow, Nor know the loss of children.’ <a href="/nasb/isaiah/47.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Now, then, hear this, you sensual one, Who dwells securely, Who says in your heart, &#8216I am, and there is no one besides me. I will not sit as a widow, Nor know loss of children.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/isaiah/47.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Now, then, hear this, you sensual one, Who dwells securely, Who says in your heart, ‘I am, and there is no one besides me. I shall not sit as a widow, Nor shall I know loss of children.’ <a href="/lsb/isaiah/47.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “So now, hear this, you sensual one, Who sits securely, Who says in your heart, ‘I am, and there is no one besides me. I will not sit as a widow, Nor know loss of children.’ <a href="/amp/isaiah/47.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Now, then, hear this, you who live a luxuriant life, You who dwell safely and securely, Who say in your heart (mind), ‘I am [the queen], and there is no one besides me. I shall not sit as a widow, Nor know the loss of children.’ <a href="/csb/isaiah/47.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “So now hear this, lover of luxury, who sits securely, who says to herself, ‘I am, and there is no one else. I will never be a widow or know the loss of children.’ <a href="/hcsb/isaiah/47.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So now hear this, lover of luxury, who sits securely, who says to herself, I exist, and there is no one else. I will never be a widow or know the loss of children.&#8217 <a href="/asv/isaiah/47.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now therefore hear this, thou that art given to pleasures, that sittest securely, that sayest in thy heart, I am, and there is none else besides me; I shall not sit as a widow, neither shall I know the loss of children: <a href="/cev/isaiah/47.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You think that you alone are all-powerful, that you won't be a widow or lose your children. All you care about is pleasure, but listen to what I say. <a href="/erv/isaiah/47.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now therefore hear this, thou that art given to pleasures, that dwellest carelessly, that sayest in thine heart, I am, and there is none else beside me; I shall not sit as a widow, neither shall I know the loss of children: <a href="/gwt/isaiah/47.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Now then, listen to this, you lover of pleasure. You live securely and say to yourself, "I'm the only one, and there's no one else. I won't live as a widow. I won't suffer the loss of children." <a href="/gnt/isaiah/47.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Listen to this, you lover of pleasure, you that think you are safe and secure. You claim you are as great as God--that there is no one else like you. You thought that you would never be a widow or suffer the loss of your children. <a href="/isv/isaiah/47.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Now hear this, you wanton creature, lounging with no cares, and saying to herself: 'I am the one, and there will be none besides me; I won't live as a widow, nor will I see the loss of children.' <a href="/msb/isaiah/47.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So now hear this, O lover of luxury who sits securely, who says to herself, ?I am, and there is none besides me. I will never be a widow or know the loss of children.? <a href="/net/isaiah/47.htm">NET Bible</a> So now, listen to this, O one who lives so lavishly, who lives securely, who says to herself, 'I am unique! No one can compare to me! I will never have to live as a widow; I will never lose my children.' <a href="/nheb/isaiah/47.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Now therefore hear this, you who are given to pleasures, who sit securely, who say in your heart, 'I am, and there is no other besides me; I shall not sit as a widow, neither shall I know the loss of children:' <a href="/wbt/isaiah/47.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Therefore hear now this, thou that art given to pleasures, that dwellest carelessly, that sayest in thy heart, I am, and none else besides me; I shall not sit as a widow, neither shall I know the loss of children: <a href="/web/isaiah/47.htm">World English Bible</a> “Now therefore hear this, you who are given to pleasures, who sit securely, who say in your heart, ‘I am, and there is no one else besides me. I won’t sit as a widow, neither will I know the loss of children.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/isaiah/47.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And now, hear this, O luxurious one, "" Who is sitting confidently—Who is saying in her heart, I [am], and none else, "" I do not sit [as] a widow, nor know bereavement. <a href="/ylt/isaiah/47.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And now, hear this, O luxurious one, Who is sitting confidently -- Who is saying in her heart, 'I am, and none else, I sit not a widow, nor know bereavement.' <a href="/slt/isaiah/47.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And now hear this, thou living delicately, dwelling securely, saying in her heart, I, and none besides me; I shall not sit a widow, and I shall not know bereavement.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/isaiah/47.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And now hear these things, thou that art delicate, and dwellest confidently, that sayest in thy heart: I am, and there is none else besides me: I shall not sit as a widow, and I shall not know barrenness. <a href="/cpdv/isaiah/47.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And now, hear these things, you who are delicate and have confidence, who say in your heart: “I am, and there is no one greater than me. I will not sit as a widow, and I will not know barrenness.” <a href="/nabre/isaiah/47.htm">New American Bible</a> Now hear this, voluptuous one, enthroned securely, Saying in your heart, “I, and no one else! I shall never be a widow, bereft of my children”— <a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/47.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now therefore hear this, you lover of pleasures, who sit securely, who say in your heart, “I am, and there is no one besides me; I shall not sit as a widow or know the loss of children”—<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/47.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now therefore let her hear these things, she who is given to pleasures, who dwells in tranquillity, who says in her heart, I am, and there is none else besides me; I shall not sit as a widow, neither shall I know the loss of children; <a href="/hpbt/isaiah/47.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Now, hear these things, delicate one who dwells in quietness and says in her heart: “I AM THE LIVING GOD and there is none other. I shall not sit a widow, and I shall not know bereavement"<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/isaiah/47.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Now therefore hear this, thou that art given to pleasures, That sittest securely, That sayest in thy heart: 'I am, and there is none else beside me; I shall not sit as a widow, Neither shall I know the loss of children'; <a href="/sep/isaiah/47.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> But now hear these words, thou luxurious one, who art the one that sits at ease, that is secure, that says in her heart, I am, and there is not another; I shall not sit a widow, neither shall I know bereavement. <a href="/parallel/isaiah/47-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=10534" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/isaiah/47.htm">The Fall of Babylon Predicted</a> …7You said, ‘I will be queen forever.’ You did not take these things to heart or consider their outcome. 8<a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">So now</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šim·‘î- (V-Qal-Imp-fs) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">hear</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: zōṯ (Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">this,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5719.htm" title="5719: ‘ă·ḏî·nāh (Adj-fs) -- Voluptuous. From adan; voluptuous.">O lover of luxury</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: hay·yō·wō·še·ḇeṯ (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">who sits securely,</a> <a href="/hebrew/983.htm" title="983: lā·ḇe·ṭaḥ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Security. From batach; properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact and the feeling; often safely."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: hā·’ō·mə·rāh (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">who says</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: bil·ḇā·ḇāh (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3fs) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb.">to herself,</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">‘I am,</a> <a href="/hebrew/657.htm" title="657: wə·’ap̄·sî (Conj-w:: Adv:: 1cs) -- From 'aphec; cessation, i.e. An end; often used adverb, no further; also the ankle, as being the extremity of the leg or foot.">and there is none</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">besides me.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">I will never</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: ’ê·šêḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry."></a> <a href="/hebrew/490.htm" title="490: ’al·mā·nāh (N-fs) -- A widow. Fem of 'alman; a widow; also a desolate place.">be a widow</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: ’ê·ḏa‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">or know</a> <a href="/hebrew/7908.htm" title="7908: šə·ḵō·wl (N-ms) -- Bereavement, loss of children. Infinitive of shakol; bereavement.">the loss of children.’</a> 9These two things will overtake you in a moment, in a single day: loss of children, and widowhood. They will come upon you in full measure, in spite of your many sorceries and the potency of your spells.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/revelation/18-7.htm">Revelation 18:7</a> As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’ <a href="/zephaniah/2-15.htm">Zephaniah 2:15</a> This carefree city that dwells securely, that thinks to herself: “I am it, and there is none besides me,” what a ruin she has become, a resting place for beasts. Everyone who passes by her hisses and shakes his fist. <a href="/ezekiel/28-2.htm">Ezekiel 28:2</a> “Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god. <a href="/isaiah/45-5.htm">Isaiah 45:5-6</a> I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me, / so that all may know, from where the sun rises to where it sets, that there is none but Me; I am the LORD, and there is no other. <a href="/revelation/18-10.htm">Revelation 18:10</a> 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.” <a href="/isaiah/14-13.htm">Isaiah 14:13-14</a> You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” <a href="/daniel/4-30.htm">Daniel 4:30</a> the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?” <a href="/revelation/18-23.htm">Revelation 18:23</a> The light of a lamp will never shine in you again, and the voices of a bride and bridegroom will never call out in you again. For your merchants were the great ones of the earth, because all the nations were deceived by your sorcery.” <a href="/isaiah/3-16.htm">Isaiah 3:16</a> The LORD also says: “Because the daughters of Zion are haughty—walking with heads held high and wanton eyes, prancing and skipping as they go, jingling the bracelets on their ankles— <a href="/jeremiah/50-29.htm">Jeremiah 50:29</a> Summon the archers against Babylon, all who string the bow. Encamp all around her; let no one escape. Repay her according to her deeds; do to her as she has done. For she has defied the LORD, the Holy One of Israel. <a href="/revelation/18-8.htm">Revelation 18:8</a> Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and grief and famine—and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.” <a href="/isaiah/32-9.htm">Isaiah 32:9-11</a> Stand up, you complacent women; listen to me. Give ear to my word, you overconfident daughters. / In a little more than a year you will tremble, O secure ones. For the grape harvest will fail and the fruit harvest will not arrive. / Shudder, you ladies of leisure; tremble, you daughters of complacency. Strip yourselves bare and put sackcloth around your waists. <a href="/jeremiah/50-31.htm">Jeremiah 50:31</a> “Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts, “for your day has come, the time when I will punish you. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:3</a> While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. <a href="/isaiah/10-13.htm">Isaiah 10:13-14</a> For he says: ‘By the strength of my hand I have done this, and by my wisdom, for I am clever. I have removed the boundaries of nations and plundered their treasures; like a mighty one I subdued their rulers. / My hand reached as into a nest to seize the wealth of the nations. Like one gathering abandoned eggs, I gathered all the earth. No wing fluttered, no beak opened or chirped.’”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Therefore hear now this, you that are given to pleasures, that dwell carelessly, that say in your heart, I am, and none else beside me; I shall not sit as a widow, neither shall I know the loss of children:given<a href="/isaiah/21-4.htm">Isaiah 21:4,5</a> My heart panted, fearfulness affrighted me: the night of my pleasure hath he turned into fear unto me… <a href="/isaiah/22-12.htm">Isaiah 22:12,13</a> And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth: … <a href="/isaiah/32-9.htm">Isaiah 32:9</a> Rise up, ye women that are at ease; hear my voice, ye careless daughters; give ear unto my speech.I am<a href="/isaiah/47-10.htm">Isaiah 47:10</a> For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seeth me. Thy wisdom and thy knowledge, it hath perverted thee; and thou hast said in thine heart, I am, and none else beside me.<a href="/jeremiah/50-31.htm">Jeremiah 50:31,32</a> Behold, I am against thee, O thou most proud, saith the Lord GOD of hosts: for thy day is come, the time that I will visit thee… <a href="/jeremiah/51-53.htm">Jeremiah 51:53</a> Though Babylon should mount up to heaven, and though she should fortify the height of her strength, yet from me shall spoilers come unto her, saith the LORD.I shall not<a href="/psalms/10-5.htm">Psalm 10:5,6</a> His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them… <a href="/nahum/1-10.htm">Nahum 1:10</a> For while they be folden together as thorns, and while they are drunken as drunkards, they shall be devoured as stubble fully dry.<a href="/luke/12-18.htm">Luke 12:18-20</a> And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/45-21.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/leviticus/5-4.htm">Carelessly</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-11.htm">Children</a> <a href="/isaiah/34-14.htm">Creature</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-16.htm">Dwellest</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-5.htm">Dwells</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-1.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-7.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-34.htm">Loss</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-8.htm">Pleasures</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-21.htm">Securely</a> <a href="/isaiah/39-8.htm">Security</a> <a href="/jude/1-19.htm">Sensual</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-5.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-16.htm">Sittest</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-16.htm">Wanton</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-23.htm">Widow</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/47-10.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-42.htm">Carelessly</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-9.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-11.htm">Creature</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-19.htm">Dwellest</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-29.htm">Dwells</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-1.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-10.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-9.htm">Loss</a> <a href="/mark/7-21.htm">Pleasures</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-6.htm">Securely</a> <a href="/jeremiah/12-5.htm">Security</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-32.htm">Sensual</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-14.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-3.htm">Sittest</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-11.htm">Wanton</a> <a href="/jeremiah/7-6.htm">Widow</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 47</div>1. <a href="/isaiah/47-1.htm">God's judgment upon Babylon and Chaldea</a> 6. <a href="/isaiah/47-6.htm">For their unmercifulness</a> 7. <a href="/isaiah/47-7.htm">Pride</a> 10. <a href="/isaiah/47-10.htm">And over-boldness</a> 11. <a href="/isaiah/47-11.htm">Shall be irresistible</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/47.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/47.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So now hear this This phrase serves as a call to attention, indicating the importance of the message that follows. It is a prophetic declaration, often used by prophets to emphasize the seriousness of God's pronouncement. In the context of Isaiah, it is a direct address to Babylon, a powerful empire known for its arrogance and idolatry. The phrase underscores the certainty and authority of God's word, as seen in other prophetic books like Jeremiah and Ezekiel.O lover of luxury Babylon is characterized by its indulgence in luxury and excess. Historically, Babylon was one of the wealthiest and most opulent cities of the ancient world, known for its grand architecture, such as the Hanging Gardens. This phrase highlights the moral and spiritual decay that often accompanies material wealth. The Bible frequently warns against the dangers of wealth leading to pride and self-reliance, as seen in the parable of the rich fool in <a href="/luke/12-16.htm">Luke 12:16-21</a>.who sits securely This reflects Babylon's false sense of security and invincibility. Geographically, Babylon was well-fortified, with massive walls and a strategic location. However, this security was an illusion, as God's judgment was imminent. The phrase echoes the warnings in <a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Proverbs 18:10-11</a> about the false security of wealth and human strength compared to the true security found in God.who says to herself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me’ This statement reveals Babylon's pride and self-deification, echoing the language God uses to describe Himself (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/45-5.htm">Isaiah 45:5</a>). It is a form of blasphemy, as Babylon elevates itself to a divine status. This attitude is reminiscent of the pride of Lucifer in <a href="/isaiah/14-12.htm">Isaiah 14:12-15</a> and the arrogance of the king of Tyre in <a href="/ezekiel/28-2.htm">Ezekiel 28:2</a>. It serves as a warning against the sin of pride, which leads to downfall.I will never be a widow or know the loss of children’ This phrase signifies Babylon's belief in its perpetual stability and prosperity. In ancient cultures, widowhood and childlessness were seen as signs of misfortune and vulnerability. Babylon's confidence in avoiding these calamities reflects its arrogance and denial of God's sovereignty. The prophecy counters this belief, predicting Babylon's eventual downfall and desolation, as fulfilled in the historical conquest by the Medes and Persians. This serves as a reminder of the transient nature of earthly power and the ultimate authority of God over nations, as seen in <a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a> The city and empire symbolized by the "lover of luxury." Babylon was known for its wealth, power, and arrogance, often setting itself against God and His people. 2. <a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a> The prophet who delivered God's message of judgment against Babylon. His prophecies often included both immediate and future fulfillments. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god's_judgment.htm">God's Judgment</a> The event being prophesied against Babylon, highlighting the consequences of pride and self-reliance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a> Pride leads to a false sense of security and self-sufficiency, as seen in Babylon's declaration, "I am, and there is none besides me." Believers are called to humility, recognizing their dependence on God. <a href="/topical/t/the_illusion_of_security.htm">The Illusion of Security</a> Babylon's belief that it would "never be a widow or know the loss of children" reflects a misplaced trust in worldly stability. Christians are reminded to place their trust in God, who is the true source of security. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a> The prophecy against Babylon demonstrates God's control over the rise and fall of nations. Believers can take comfort in knowing that God is sovereign over all earthly powers. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_arrogance.htm">The Consequences of Arrogance</a> Babylon's fate serves as a warning against arrogance and self-exaltation. Christians are encouraged to live with humility and reverence for God. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_humility.htm">Repentance and Humility</a> The call to hear and heed God's warnings is a call to repentance. Believers should regularly examine their hearts for pride and seek to cultivate humility.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_47.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 47</a> <a href="/q/who_was_philip_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Philip in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_isaiah_47_14_prophecy.htm">Isaiah 47:14 - Where is the historical or scientific evidence of people burning up like stubble as a direct fulfillment of this prophecy?</a> <a href="/q/what_evidence_identifies_'babylon_the_great'.htm">In Revelation 14:8, what historical or archeological basis exists for identifying 'Babylon the Great,' and how might contradictory theories weaken its credibility?</a> <a href="/q/key_teachings_events_in_luke.htm">What are the key teachings and events in Luke?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/47.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) I am, and none else beside me . . .--The boasts of Babylon are purposely embodied by the prophet in praises that recall Jehovah's assertion of His own eternity. She practically deified herself. So a like boast is put into the mouth of Nineveh in <a href="/zephaniah/2-15.htm" title="This is the rejoicing city that dwelled carelessly, that said in her heart, I am, and there is none beside me: how is she become a desolation, a place for beasts to lie down in! every one that passes by her shall hiss, and wag his hand.">Zephaniah 2:15</a>, and was repeated almost verbally by the poets of Rome: Terrarum dea gentiumque Roma, cui par est nihil, et nihil secundum (Martial).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/47.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - Therefore; rather, and now. The third strophe begins here, but with a single, instead of a double, imperative. So also the fourth strophe in ver. 12. Thou that art given to pleasures (see the comment on ver. 1, sub fin.). That dwellest carelessly; or, that sittest securely; i.e. in an imagined security. Herodotus says that, when Cyrus invested the city, the inhabitants "made light of his siege" (1:190), and occupied themselves "in dancing and revelry" (1:191). The Nabonidus Tablet seems to show that very slight and insufficient preparations for defence were made.! am, and none else Beside me. This is not self-deification, but only a boast of superiority to all other earthly powers. Zephaniah expresses in exactly similar terms the pride and arrogance of Assyria (<a href="/zephaniah/2-15.htm">Zephaniah 2:15</a>). I shall not sit as a widow; i.e. in solitude and desolation (<a href="/lamentations/1-1.htm">Lamentations 1:1</a>), deserted by the crowds who had sought her marts and delighted in her luxury. This result, which now impended, had never been anticipated by the "careless" one, who had expected to be for ever "the lady of kingdoms." The loss of children; i.e. diminution of population. <a href="/commentaries/isaiah/47-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So now וְעַתָּ֞ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time hear שִׁמְעִי־ (šim·‘î-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently this, זֹ֤את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, O lover of luxury, עֲדִינָה֙ (‘ă·ḏî·nāh) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5719.htm">Strong's 5719: </a> Voluptuous who sits securely, הַיּוֹשֶׁ֣בֶת (hay·yō·wō·še·ḇeṯ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry who says הָאֹֽמְרָה֙ (hā·’ō·mə·rāh) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to herself, בִּלְבָ֔בָהּ (bil·ḇā·ḇāh) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3824.htm">Strong's 3824: </a> Inner man, mind, will, heart ‘I [am], אֲנִ֖י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I and there is none וְאַפְסִ֣י (wə·’ap̄·sî) Conjunctive waw | Adverb | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_657.htm">Strong's 657: </a> Cessation, an end, no further, the ankle, foot besides me. ע֑וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more I will never לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no be a widow אַלְמָנָ֔ה (’al·mā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_490.htm">Strong's 490: </a> A widow, a desolate place or know אֵדַ֖ע (’ê·ḏa‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know the loss of children.’ שְׁכֽוֹל׃ (šə·ḵō·wl) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7908.htm">Strong's 7908: </a> Bereavement, loss of children <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/47-8.htm">Isaiah 47:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/isaiah/47-8.htm">Isaiah 47:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/isaiah/47-8.htm">Isaiah 47:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/isaiah/47-8.htm">Isaiah 47:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/isaiah/47-8.htm">Isaiah 47:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/47-8.htm">Isaiah 47:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/47-8.htm">Isaiah 47:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/47-8.htm">Isaiah 47:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/47-8.htm">Isaiah 47:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/isaiah/47-8.htm">Isaiah 47:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-8.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 47:8 Now therefore hear this you who (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/47-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 47:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 47:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/47-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 47:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 47:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>