14. Internal Meaning of Isaiah, Chapter 14 (7)

1-3 The new church that is to be established. (12)

4-6 The judgment upon those who have adulterated the goods of the church and profaned its truths, which are Babel [or Babylon]. (15, 3)

7-12, 15-21 The casting of them down into hell, where they are the worst of all. (15, 3, 11)

13-14 Their pride, that they wish to have dominion with God over heaven. (15, 3)

22-23 Their horrible end. (15, 3, 15)

24-27 Those who by reasonings from their own intelligence destroy the truths of the Word and profane them, are to be destroyed. (15, 3)

28-32 The judgment upon those who make religion to consist in nothing but knowledges [cognitiones]. These knowledges are Philistia. 15 (15)

30-32 When they are removed the church will be safe. (12)