Isaiah 2:17
Isaiah 2:17 in Multiple Translations
So the pride of man will be brought low, and the loftiness of men will be humbled; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day,
And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low: and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.
And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be brought low; and Jehovah alone shall be exalted in that day.
And the high looks of man will be put to shame, and the pride of men will be made low: and only the Lord will be lifted up in that day.
The arrogant will be humbled; the proud will be brought low. On that day only the Lord will be lifted high.
And the hautinesse of men shalbe brought low, and the loftinesse of men shalbe abased, and the Lord shall onely be exalted in that day.
And bowed down hath been the haughtiness of man, And humbled the loftiness of men, And set on high hath Jehovah alone been in that day.
The loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the arrogance of men shall be brought low; and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.
And the loftiness of man shall be abased, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low: and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.
And the loftiness of men shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be humbled, and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.
He will cause people to no longer be arrogant and he will cause them to stop being proud. Only Yahweh will be praised/honored on that day.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 2:17
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Isaiah 2:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שַׁח֙
גַּבְה֣וּת
הָ/אָדָ֔ם
וְ/שָׁפֵ֖ל
ר֣וּם
אֲנָשִׁ֑ים
וְ/נִשְׂגַּ֧ב
יְהוָ֛ה
לְ/בַדּ֖/וֹ
בַּ/יּ֥וֹם
הַ/הֽוּא
וְ/שַׁח֙
shâchach
H7817
to bow
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
גַּבְה֣וּת
gabhûwth
H1365
haughtiness
N-fs
הָ/אָדָ֔ם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
Art | N-ms
וְ/שָׁפֵ֖ל
shâphêl
H8213
to abase
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
ר֣וּם
rûwm
H7312
height
N-ms
אֲנָשִׁ֑ים
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-mp
וְ/נִשְׂגַּ֧ב
sâgab
H7682
to exalt
Conj | V-Niphal-3ms
יְהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
לְ/בַדּ֖/וֹ
bad
H905
alone
Prep | N-ms | Suff
בַּ/יּ֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
הַ/הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Art | Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 2:17
וְ/שַׁח֙
shâchach
H7817
"to bow"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
To bow down means to sink or depress oneself, often in humility or worship, as seen in the story of King David in 1 Samuel. It can also mean to crouch or be prostrated, like an animal in a lair, and is used to describe a range of emotions and postures.
Definition: 1) to bow, crouch, bow down, be bowed down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be bowed down, be prostrated, be humbled 1a2) to bow (in homage) 1a3) to bow (of mourner) 1a4) to crouch (of wild beast in lair) 1b) (Niphal) to be prostrated, be humbled, be reduced, be weakened, proceed humbly, be bowed down 1c) (Hiphil) to prostrate, lay low, bow down 1d) (Hithpolel) to be cast down, be despairing
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: bend, bow (down), bring (cast) down, couch, humble self, be (bring) low, stoop. See also: Job 9:13; Proverbs 14:19; Psalms 10:10.
גַּבְה֣וּת
gabhûwth
H1365
"haughtiness"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means being too proud or haughty, like the pride that led to the fall of Lucifer in Isaiah 14:12-15. It describes an attitude of superiority, as seen in Proverbs 16:18. This kind of pride goes before a fall.
Definition: haughtiness
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: loftiness, lofty. See also: Isaiah 2:11; Isaiah 2:17.
הָ/אָדָ֔ם
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
Art | N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
וְ/שָׁפֵ֖ל
shâphêl
H8213
"to abase"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
To humble or abase oneself, to lower one's expectations or pride. In the Bible, it can mean to bring someone or something down, like in Proverbs 29:23, where a person's pride is humbled.
Definition: 1) to be or become low, sink, be humbled, be abased 1a) (Qal) to be or become low 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to lay or bring low, humiliate 1b2) to set in a lower place, show abasement 1b3) to make low, sit down
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: abase, bring (cast, put) down, debase, humble (self), be (bring, lay, make, put) low(-er). See also: 1 Samuel 2:7; Isaiah 2:17; Psalms 18:28.
ר֣וּם
rûwm
H7312
"height"
N-ms
This word refers to something or someone being high or lofty, like a mountain or a proud person. It can also mean haughtiness, like the pride that comes before a fall. In the Bible, it's often used to describe God's elevated position.
Definition: 1) haughtiness, height, elevation 1a) height, loftiness 1b) haughtiness Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "height" H7314)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: haughtiness, height, [idiom] high. See also: Proverbs 21:4; Isaiah 2:17; Proverbs 25:3.
אֲנָשִׁ֑ים
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
וְ/נִשְׂגַּ֧ב
sâgab
H7682
"to exalt"
Conj | V-Niphal-3ms
To exalt means to make something or someone lofty or strong, often used to describe God's power. It can also mean to defend or set something on high. This concept is found in Psalms and other books.
Definition: 1) to be high, be inaccessibly high 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be (too) high (for capture) 1a2) to be high (of prosperity) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be high 1b2) to be set on high, be (safely) set on high 1b3) to be exalted (of God) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to set on high, set (securely) on high 1c2) to exalt, exalt (in effective hostility) 1d) (Pual) to be set (securely) on high 1e) (Hiphil) to act exaltedly
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: defend, exalt, be excellent, (be, set on) high, lofty, be safe, set up (on high), be too strong. See also: Deuteronomy 2:36; Proverbs 18:10; Psalms 20:2.
יְהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
לְ/בַדּ֖/וֹ
bad
H905
"alone"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word 'bad' can mean alone, apart, or a separate part of something, like a branch or a bar. It's used to describe something that's only or except for something else.
Definition: : pole 1) alone, by itself, besides, a part, separation, being alone 1a) separation, alone, by itself 1a1) only (adv) 1a2) apart from, besides (prep) 1b) part 1c) parts (eg limbs, shoots), bars
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: alone, apart, bar, besides, branch, by self, of each alike, except, only, part, staff, strength. See also: Genesis 2:18; Judges 20:15; Psalms 51:6.
בַּ/יּ֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הַ/הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
Study Notes — Isaiah 2:17
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- Cross References
- Isaiah 2:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 2:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 2:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 2:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 2:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 2:17
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 2:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 2:17
- Sermons on Isaiah 2:17
Context — The Day of Reckoning
15against every high tower, against every fortified wall,
16against every ship of Tarshish, and against every stately vessel.
17So the pride of man will be brought low, and the loftiness of men will be humbled; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day,
18and the idols will vanish completely. 19Men will flee to caves in the rocks and holes in the ground, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 48:29–30 | We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his proud arrogance and haughtiness of heart. I know his insolence,” declares the LORD, “but it is futile. His boasting is as empty as his deeds. |
| 2 | Isaiah 2:11 | The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. |
| 3 | Isaiah 13:11 | I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 28:2–7 | “Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god. Behold, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you! By your wisdom and understanding you have gained your wealth and amassed gold and silver for your treasuries. By your great skill in trading you have increased your wealth, but your heart has grown proud because of it. Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you regard your heart as the heart of a god, behold, I will bring foreigners against you, the most ruthless of nations. They will draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom and will defile your splendor. |
Isaiah 2:17 Summary
This verse is saying that one day, God will bring down the proud and haughty people, and He alone will be lifted up and praised. This means that all our pride and self-importance will be taken away, and we will see that God is the only one who truly deserves our worship and admiration, as mentioned in Isaiah 45:5-6. It's like what we read in 1 Peter 5:6, where it says we should humble ourselves under God's mighty hand, so that He can lift us up in due time. We should strive to live in humility and reverence for the LORD, recognizing that He is the one true God, as stated in Deuteronomy 6:4-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the pride of man to be brought low?
This refers to the humbling of humanity's arrogance and self-importance, as seen in Isaiah 2:17, and is a theme also found in Proverbs 16:18, where it says pride goes before a fall.
Why will the LORD alone be exalted in that day?
The LORD will be exalted because He is the one true God, and all other things will be seen as inferior, as stated in Isaiah 45:5-6, where it says there is no other God besides Him.
What is the significance of the phrase 'in that day'?
The phrase 'in that day' refers to a future time of judgment and reckoning, as seen in Isaiah 2:17, and is also mentioned in other verses such as Ezekiel 38:18, where it speaks of a day of the LORD's wrath.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger passage, Isaiah 2:10-22, that describes the judgment of God on the proud and the lofty, and the exaltation of the LORD alone, similar to what is written in Isaiah 13:11, where the LORD will punish the world for its evil.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can humble myself and avoid the pride that God hates, as mentioned in James 4:10?
- How can I make sure that I am exalting the LORD alone in my life, and not giving undue attention to other things, as warned against in Exodus 20:3-5?
- What are some things in my life that may be 'high towers' or 'fortified walls' that need to be brought low, as mentioned in Isaiah 2:15, and how can I surrender them to God?
- What does it mean for me to 'fear the LORD' and how can I cultivate a healthy fear of Him in my life, as encouraged in Proverbs 1:7 and Psalm 111:10?
- How can I apply the truth of this verse to my everyday life, and what would it look like for me to live in humility and reverence for the LORD, as described in Micah 6:8?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 2:17
And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down,.... This, with what follows in this verse, is repeated for the confirmation and certainty of it; and also for the further explanation of what is before
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 2:17
And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low: and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 2:17
This he repeats again, partly to assure us of the certainty of it, and partly to fix it deeper in men’ s minds, because they are very backward to believe and consider things of this nature.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 2:17
Isaiah 2:17 And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low: and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.Ver. 17. And the loftiness of man shall be.] This is oft inculcated, and all little enough to abate and abase the pride of people, and to "bring down every high thought that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and the obedience of Jesus Christ." This holy fisherman, that he might catch souls, spreads his net, dilates his discourse, telling the proud person over and over what to trust to.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 2:17
(17) And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down.—Iteration is used as the most solemn form of emphasis. That was the burden of the prophet’s song.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 2:17
And the loftiness ... - see the note at Isaiah 2:11. The repetition of this makes it strongly emphatic.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 2:17
17. The proposition of Isa 2:11 is here resumed, as if to say, The case is made out. “So sinks the loftiness of man, and so bows the pride of man, and Jehovah alone is exalted.”
Sermons on Isaiah 2:17
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God's People Will Never Be Ashamed by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of trusting in God during times of fear and calamity. It highlights the need to commit to God's promises, believe in His ability to work mirac |
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Isaiah 2v11 by John Marshall | In this sermon, the preacher begins by emphasizing the greatness of God and how incomprehensible His nature is to humans. He highlights that the world does not acknowledge or under |
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Honey Out of the Rock by Thomas Wilcox | Thomas Wilcox preaches about the importance of having the blood of Christ at the root of one's religion, warning against retaining guilt and self-righteousness which can destroy th |
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Epistle 50 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about dwelling in purity and waiting for the power of God to preserve believers in that purity. He emphasizes knowing the seed of God in one another to overcome |
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Pride by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot delivers a powerful sermon on the detestable nature of pride and arrogance, highlighting how pride is deeply rooted in the human heart and is considered the 'sin of si |
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Above All Things by Alistair Begg | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of exalting God's name and word above all else. The verse "You have exalted above all things your name and your word" serves a |
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Mid South Conference 1978-03 Fellowship in the Gospel by Aldy Fam Fanous | The sermon transcript begins with a call to believers to present their bodies as a living sacrifice to God and to be transformed by the renewing of their minds. The speaker emphasi |