By Eugene Garner

ISAIAH - CHAPTER 14
(14:24-27)

AN ORACLE CONCERNING ASSYRIA

   Vs. 24-27: 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: That I will break the Assyrian in my land, and upon my mountains tread him under foot: then shall his yoke depart from off them, and his burden depart from off their shoulders. This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and this is the hand that is stretched out upon all nations. For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?

    1. The Lord has sworn that His plan and purpose will not be thwarted; it will be fulfilled, (vs. 24; 46:10; Psa. 33:11; Prov. 21:30; comp. Acts 2:23; 4:28; Eph. 1:11; Heb. 6:17; Rom. 11:33-36).
    2. He has purposed to "break the Assyrian" (Isa. 10:12; 30:31; 31:8; 37:7, 36-38) in the land of promise - Jehovah's own land, (vs. 25a; Ezek. 38:21; 39:2, 4).
    3. When the Lord accomplishes this purpose the yoke of the Assyrian will be broken - liberating His people from bondage and servitude, (vs. 25b; cf. 9:4; 10:27; Nahum 1:13).
    4. The Lord has a definite purpose for the whole earth, (23:9; Zeph. 3:6-9); His outstretched hand will truly bring judgment to the nations, (Ex. 15:6, 12; etc.).
    5. His purpose cannot be annulled - nor shall any successfully resist His outstretched hand, (vs. 27; 43:13; 2 Chron. 20:6; Dan. 4:24-35).