Isaiah 14:17

“That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?”

"That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?" - Isaiah 14:17
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What does Isaiah 14:17 mean?

Isaiah 14:17 (KJV) – “That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?” The book of Isaiah is one of the major prophets in the Old Testament of the Bible. It is a book filled with prophecies, warnings, and…

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The Power of Desolation and the Promise of Deliverance

Isaiah 14:17 says, “That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?” This particular verse emerges from a chapter in which the prophet Isaiah is delivering a poignant message. It is part of the prophecy against…

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A Prayer for Restoration from Desolation

O Sovereign Lord, the Almighty King, we come before You today with humbled hearts, recognizing Your majesty and power. We turn our attention to the profound words of Isaiah 14:17, which speaks of the destruction brought upon the world: "That made the world as a wilderness, and…

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