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Isaiah 14 General Notes
Structure and formatting
Some translations indent each line of poetry to make it easier to read. The ULB does this with the poetry in 14:4-27, 29-32.
Special concepts in this chapter
Satan
It is believed that this chapter references Satan. It describes Satan as a star fallen from heaven. There are five important statements beginning with the words "I will" which appear to show the essence of Satan's sin. (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/satan, rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heaven, rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
Babylon
This is the name of the kingdom that conquered Judah, but it is also the name representing Satan's kingdom in prophecies. They were not yet a world power when these words were spoken. It should be translated as "Babylon," but translators should be aware of its dual meaning.
Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter
Israel
The use of Israel in this chapter is in reference to the nation or people group of Israel. It is this Israel who will be restored and not the kingdom of Israel. (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/restore)