5 The Lord Yahweh has shattered the staff of the wicked, the brutal rod[a] of the rulers. 6 With their unceasing blows they used it cruelly to strike down nations. They subdued nations in anger with unrelenting persecution. 7 But now the whole earth rests and is at peace. It bursts out with singing;[b]
Footnotes:
Isaiah 14:5A “brutal rod,” a metonymy, represents the authority of wicked rulers.
Isaiah 14:7With the oppressive tyranny of the systems of Babylon destroyed, the prophet now sees the people break out with rejoicing and singing. See Isa. 44:23; 49:13; 52:9; 54:1; 55:12.
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