1. Ésaïe 14:24 (NEG79)
  2. Explication du texte

Is the oracle concerning Assyria (Isaiah 14:24–27) a new prophecy?

Ésaïe 14:24 (NEG79)

24 L'Eternel des armées l'a juré, en disant: Oui, ce que j'ai décidé arrivera, Ce que j'ai résolu s'accomplira.

No, the focus of the prophecy moves from the Babylon of the future to the Assyria of the present day. Although a different nation is now the focus, Isaiah 14:24–27 serves as a conclusion to the preceding passages about Babylon. The destiny of Assyria becomes a pledge of what would happen to Babylon in the future. The Lord would destroy Babylon as surely as he would destroy Assyria.