Hey everyone, and welcome to Mythology Explained. In today's video, we'll be discussing an intriguing Old Testament passage that has been subject to various interpretations over time. Originally, it was understood in a more literal sense as referring to a Babylonian king. However, during the time of the early church fathers, this passage took on a metaphorical meaning, connecting it to Satan's fall from heaven after he rebelled against God.

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Isaiah 14:12-15 is a fascinating passage from the Old Testament, interpreted differently throughout history. While the original meaning of the passage refers to the king of Babylon, it was eventually connected to the fall of Lucifer, or Satan, in Christian theology, this becoming the prevailing interpretation. Here's the passage:

How you have fallen from heaven,
morning star, son of the dawn!
You have been cast down to the earth,
you who once laid low the nations!
You said in your heart,
"I will ascend to the heavens;
I will raise my throne
above the stars of God;
I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly,
on the utmost heights of Mount Zaphon.
I will ascend above the tops of the clouds;
I will make myself like the Most High."
But you are brought down to the realm of the dead,

In this passage, the prophet Isaiah delivers a prophetic message on behalf of God. Addressing the King of Babylon, Isaiah uses metaphorical language to describe the ruler as the "morning star" or "son of the dawn." This king was known for his arrogance, pride, and unquenchable desire for power, and the passage serves to condemn his hubris.

The King's grandiose ambitions to rise above other nations and become like the Most High (God) are detailed in verses 13-14. However, verse 15 prophesies his eventual downfall, stating that he will be brought down to the realm of the dead. This passage serves as a stark warning to those who exalt themselves and pursue power at the expense of others.

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