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His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/isaiah/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The LORD of Heaven’s Armies has spoken— who can change his plans? When his hand is raised, who can stop him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For the LORD of hosts has purposed, and who will annul it? His hand is stretched out, and who will turn it back?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand is outstretched, so who can turn it back?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul <i>it</i>? and his hand <i>is</i> stretched out, and who shall turn it back?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For the LORD of hosts has purposed, And who will annul <i>it?</i> His hand <i>is</i> stretched out, And who will turn it back?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD of armies has planned, and who can frustrate <i>it?</i> And as for His stretched-out hand, who can turn it back?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220For the LORD of hosts has planned, and who can frustrate it? And as for His stretched-out hand, who can turn it back?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“For the LORD of hosts has planned, and who can frustrate <i>it?</i> And as for His stretched-out hand, who can turn it back?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For Yahweh of hosts has counseled, and who can thwart <i>it</i>? And as for His stretched-out hand, who can turn it back?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD of hosts has decided <i>and</i> planned, and who can annul it? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD of Armies himself has planned it; therefore, who can stand in its way? It is his hand that is outstretched, so who can turn it back?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts Himself has planned it; therefore, who can stand in its way? It is His hand that is outstretched, so who can turn it back? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For Jehovah of hosts hath purposed, and who shall annul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I, the LORD All-Powerful, have made these plans. No one can stop me now! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD of Armies has planned it. Who can stop it? He is ready to use his power. Who can turn it back?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD Almighty is determined to do this; he has stretched out his arm to punish, and no one can stop him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For the LORD of the Heavenly Armies has planned, and who can thwart him? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand is outstretched, so who can turn it back?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, the LORD who commands armies has a plan, and who can possibly frustrate it? His hand is ready to strike, and who can possibly stop it? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD of hosts has planned, and who can stop it? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For Yahweh of Armies has planned, and who can stop it? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back?” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For YHWH of Hosts has purposed, "" And who makes void? And His hand that is stretched out, "" Who turns it back?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For Jehovah of Hosts hath purposed, And who doth make void? And His hand that is stretched out, Who doth turn it back?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For Jehovah of armies counseled and who shall bring to nought? and his hand was stretched out, and who shall turn it back?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For the Lord of hosts hath decreed, and who can disannul it? and his hand is stretched out: and who shall turn it away? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For the Lord of hosts has decreed it, and who is able to weaken it? And his hand is extended, so who can avert it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD of hosts has planned; who can thwart him? His hand is stretched out; who can turn it back? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For the LORD of hosts has planned, and who will annul it? His hand is stretched out, and who will turn it back?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD of hosts has purposed, and who can disannul it? And his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts is determined, who is going to nullify? And his hand is raised, who is going to turn it back?”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, And who shall disannul it? And His hand is stretched out, And who shall turn it back?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For what the Holy God has purposed, who shall frustrate? and who shall turn back his uplifted hand?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/14-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=3219" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/14.htm">God's Purpose Against Assyria</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>This is the plan devised for the whole earth, and this is the hand stretched out over all the nations. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts</a> <a href="/hebrew/3289.htm" title="3289: yā·‘āṣ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To advise, counsel. A primitive root; to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve.">has purposed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: ū·mî (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">and who</a> <a href="/hebrew/6565.htm" title="6565: yā·p̄êr (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To break up, to violate, frustrate. A primitive root; to break up">can thwart Him?</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: wə·yā·ḏōw (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">His hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/5186.htm" title="5186: han·nə·ṭū·yāh (Art:: V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-fs) -- A primitive root; to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away; used in a great variety of application.">is outstretched,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: ū·mî (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">so who</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: yə·šî·ḇen·nāh (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms:: 3fse) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">can turn it back?</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/42-2.htm">Job 42:2</a></span><br />“I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a></span><br />Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-35.htm">Daniel 4:35</a></span><br />All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a></span><br />In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-10.htm">Psalm 33:10-11</a></span><br />The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples. / The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3</a></span><br />Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-37.htm">Lamentations 3:37</a></span><br />Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-39.htm">Acts 5:39</a></span><br />But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a></span><br />God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-29.htm">1 Samuel 15:29</a></span><br />Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a></span><br />I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-13.htm">Isaiah 43:13</a></span><br />Even from eternity I am He, and none can deliver out of My hand. When I act, who can reverse it?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-17.htm">Jeremiah 32:17</a></span><br />“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-26.htm">Matthew 19:26</a></span><br />Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For the LORD of hosts has purposed, and who shall cancel it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?</p><p class="hdg">the Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/23-9.htm">Isaiah 23:9</a></b></br> The LORD of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, <i>and</i> to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/43-13.htm">Isaiah 43:13</a></b></br> Yea, before the day <i>was</i> I <i>am</i> he; and <i>there is</i> none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/46-11.htm">Isaiah 46:11</a></b></br> Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken <i>it</i>, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed <i>it</i>, I will also do it.</p><p class="hdg">his</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/9-12.htm">Isaiah 9:12</a></b></br> The Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand <i>is</i> stretched out still.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/20-6.htm">2 Chronicles 20:6</a></b></br> And said, O LORD God of our fathers, <i>art</i> not thou God in heaven? and rulest <i>not</i> thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand <i>is there not</i> power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/9-12.htm">Job 9:12</a></b></br> Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/job/40-8.htm">Annul</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/job/40-8.htm">Disannul</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-3.htm">Effect</a> <a href="/psalms/14-6.htm">Frustrate</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-26.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Planned</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-26.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-26.htm">Purposed</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-22.htm">Stop</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-26.htm">Stretched</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-16.htm">Stretched-Out</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-34.htm">Thwart</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-23.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-25.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-16.htm">Void</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/19-12.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/jeremiah/14-21.htm">Annul</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-3.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/galatians/3-17.htm">Disannul</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-3.htm">Effect</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-19.htm">Frustrate</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-4.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-3.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-12.htm">Planned</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-12.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-12.htm">Purposed</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-10.htm">Stop</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-8.htm">Stretched</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-15.htm">Stretched-Out</a> <a href="/acts/11-17.htm">Thwart</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-7.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-7.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-3.htm">Void</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/14-1.htm">God's merciful restoration of Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/14-3.htm">Their triumphant exultation over Babel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">God's purpose against Assyria</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/14-29.htm">Philistia is threatened</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/14.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/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The LORD of Hosts has purposed</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty and authority of God, often referred to as the "LORD of Hosts," which signifies His command over the armies of heaven and earth. The term "Hosts" can refer to angelic beings or the stars, indicating His supreme power over all creation. In the context of Isaiah, this reflects God's control over the nations and His plans for Israel and the surrounding nations. The purpose of God is unchangeable and reflects His divine will, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a>, which states that the LORD's purpose will prevail.<p><b>and who can thwart Him?</b><br>This rhetorical question underscores the omnipotence of God. No human or spiritual force can alter or hinder God's plans. This is a recurring theme in the Bible, as seen in <a href="/job/42-2.htm">Job 42:2</a>, where Job acknowledges that no purpose of God can be thwarted. It reassures believers of the certainty and reliability of God's promises and judgments. Historically, this would have been a comfort to the Israelites, who faced threats from powerful empires like Assyria and Babylon.<p><b>His hand is outstretched</b><br>The imagery of God's "outstretched hand" is often used in the Bible to denote His active intervention in the world, whether in judgment or salvation. In Exodus, God's outstretched hand brought plagues upon Egypt, demonstrating His power to deliver His people. In Isaiah, this phrase can signify both judgment against the nations and protection for Israel. It reflects God's readiness to act according to His will.<p><b>so who can turn it back?</b><br>This phrase reinforces the idea of God's irresistible power. Once God has decided to act, no force can reverse His actions. It is a statement of divine determination and assurance that God's plans will come to fruition. This is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/daniel/4-35.htm">Daniel 4:35</a>, where it is declared that no one can hold back God's hand. For believers, this is a source of comfort, knowing that God's purposes are ultimately for their good and His glory.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a></b><br>This title emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. It reflects His sovereignty and ability to execute His plans without opposition.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>The prophet who delivered this message. Isaiah's ministry was primarily to the Kingdom of Judah, and he often spoke of God's judgment and redemption.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, which was often the focus of Isaiah's prophecies. The people of Judah were frequently reminded of God's sovereignty and their need for repentance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/assyria.htm">Assyria</a></b><br>A dominant empire during Isaiah's time, often seen as an instrument of God's judgment against Israel and Judah. This verse reassures Judah of God's ultimate control over even the mightiest nations.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/prophetic_context.htm">Prophetic Context</a></b><br>This verse is part of a larger prophecy against Babylon, symbolizing God's judgment against pride and rebellion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>God's plans are unchangeable and unstoppable. Believers can find comfort and assurance in knowing that God's purposes will always prevail, regardless of human opposition or circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_plan.htm">Trust in God's Plan</a></b><br>In times of uncertainty or fear, Christians are encouraged to trust in God's overarching plan. His hand is at work, even when we cannot see it.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/human_limitations.htm">Human Limitations</a></b><br>Recognize the limitations of human power and wisdom. No matter how powerful a person or nation may seem, they cannot thwart God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a></b><br>When facing trials or opposition, remember that God's hand is stretched out in power and protection. He is actively working for the good of those who love Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/call_to_humility.htm">Call to Humility</a></b><br>This verse serves as a reminder to remain humble before God, acknowledging His ultimate authority and control over all things.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_free_will_merely_an_illusion.htm">What does 'Without holiness no one will see the Lord' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god's_will_free.htm">Is God's will free?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_peter_escape_unnoticed_in_acts_12.htm">In Acts 12:7–10, how can the chains supernaturally fall off Peter’s wrists and prison doors open on their own without any guards noticing? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_hebrews_10_23_say_on_faith.htm">What does Hebrews 10:23 mean about God's faithfulness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) <span class= "bld">His hand is stretched out.</span>--Literally, and more emphatically, <span class= "ital">His is the outstretched hand.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">His hand is stretched out</span>; literally, <span class="accented">his is the outstretched hand</span>, which is more emphatic. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/14-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֧ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hosts</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָא֛וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has purposed,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָעָ֖ץ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·‘āṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3289.htm">Strong's 3289: </a> </span><span class="str2">To advise, to deliberate, resolve</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and who</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">can thwart Him?</span><br /><span class="heb">יָפֵ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(yā·p̄êr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6565.htm">Strong's 6565: </a> </span><span class="str2">To break up, to violate, frustrate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His hand</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָד֥וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is outstretched,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנְּטוּיָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(han·nə·ṭū·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5186.htm">Strong's 5186: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so who</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽמִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">can turn it back?</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשִׁיבֶֽנָּה׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·šî·ḇen·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/14-27.htm">Isaiah 14:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/14-27.htm">Isaiah 14:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/14-27.htm">Isaiah 14:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/14-27.htm">Isaiah 14:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/14-27.htm">Isaiah 14:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/14-27.htm">Isaiah 14:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/14-27.htm">Isaiah 14:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/14-27.htm">Isaiah 14:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/14-27.htm">Isaiah 14:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/14-27.htm">Isaiah 14:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/14-27.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 14:27 For Yahweh of Armies has planned (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/14-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 14:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 14:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/14-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 14:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 14:28" /></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>