Bible Strands
Isaiah 14:24
The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The LORD of Hosts speaks this declaration immediately after pronouncing judgment on Babylon and just before announcing the breaking of Assyria. The oracle addresses a proud earthly ruler whose downfall demonstrates divine authority.
The words — נִשְׁבַּ֛ע (nish.Ba') translates literally as "he has sworn," marking a binding divine oath. דִּמִּ֙יתִי (di.Mi.ti) means "I have intended," grounding the promise in God's own deliberate planning.
The thread — The certainty of divine purpose runs through Proverbs 19:21, which contrasts human plans with the LORD's prevailing will. It parallels Job 23:13 on God's unchangeable nature and Isaiah 46:10 where His purpose stands.
Why it lands — The text states that God's declared plans will execute exactly as formulated, independent of human opposition. It requires the reader to adjust their expectations to match divine sovereignty rather than human contingency.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The Lord of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:
Cross-references
- Proverbs 19:21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
- Job 23:13 But He is unchangeable, and who can oppose Him? He does what He desires.
- Isaiah 46:10 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.’
- Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.
- Acts 4:28 They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen.
- Ephesians 1:9 And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ
- Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
- Amos 8:7 The LORD has sworn by the Pride of Jacob: “I will never forget any of their deeds.
- Exodus 17:16 “Indeed,” he said, “a hand was lifted up toward the throne of the LORD. The LORD will war against Amalek from generation to generation.”
- Psalms 92:5 How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts!