Lux Domini

Isaiah 14:4

That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!
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Key themes

HopeJustice and mercyHolinessJudgment

Read with

Isaiah 14:5Romans 8:24Revelation 21:4Micah 6:8

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Bible verses about hopeBible verses about justice and mercy

Glossary

Babylon Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.

City People

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).