Isaiah 5:15
Isaiah 5:15 in Multiple Translations
So mankind will be brought low, and each man humbled; the arrogant will lower their eyes.
And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled:
And the mean man is bowed down, and the great man is humbled, and the eyes of the lofty are humbled:
And the poor man's head is bent, and the great man goes down on his face, and the eyes of pride are put to shame:
Everyone will be brought down, everyone will be humbled; the proud will lower their eyes in humiliation.
And man shalbe brought downe, and man shalbe humbled, euen the eyes of the proude shalbe humbled.
And bowed down is the low, and humbled the high, And the eyes of the haughty become low,
So man is brought low, mankind is humbled, and the eyes of the arrogant ones are humbled;
And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be abased.
And man shall be brought down, and man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be brought low.
Yahweh will get rid of a huge number of people; and he will humble many more people who now are proud/arrogant.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 5:15
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Isaiah 5:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּשַּׁ֥ח
אָדָ֖ם
וַ/יִּשְׁפַּל
אִ֑ישׁ
וְ/עֵינֵ֥י
גְבֹהִ֖ים
תִּשְׁפַּֽלְנָה
וַ/יִּשַּׁ֥ח
shâchach
H7817
to bow
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אָדָ֖ם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
N-ms
וַ/יִּשְׁפַּל
shâphêl
H8213
to abase
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אִ֑ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
וְ/עֵינֵ֥י
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Conj | N-cd
גְבֹהִ֖ים
gâbôahh
H1364
high
Adj
תִּשְׁפַּֽלְנָה
shâphêl
H8213
to abase
V-Qal-Imperf-3fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 5:15
וַ/יִּשַּׁ֥ח
shâchach
H7817
"to bow"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-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.
אָדָ֖ם
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
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.
וַ/יִּשְׁפַּל
shâphêl
H8213
"to abase"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-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.
אִ֑ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
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/עֵינֵ֥י
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Conj | N-cd
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
גְבֹהִ֖ים
gâbôahh
H1364
"high"
Adj
High means elevated or powerful, like a tall mountain or a proud person, as described in Proverbs where pride comes before a fall.
Definition: adj 1) high, exalted 1a) high, tall 1b) high (in position) 1c) proud, haughty n m 2) loftiness Also means: ga.vah (גָּבֹהַּ "high" H1362)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: haughty, height, high(-er), lofty, proud, [idiom] exceeding proudly. See also: Genesis 7:19; Isaiah 5:15; Psalms 104:18.
תִּשְׁפַּֽלְנָה
shâphêl
H8213
"to abase"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fp
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.
Study Notes — Isaiah 5:15
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- Isaiah 5:15 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 5:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 5:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 5:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 5:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 5:15
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 5:15
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 5:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 5:15
- Sermons on Isaiah 5:15
Context — Woes to the Wicked
13Therefore My people will go into exile for their lack of understanding; their dignitaries are starving and their masses are parched with thirst.
14Therefore Sheol enlarges its throat and opens wide its enormous jaws, and down go Zion’s nobles and masses, her revelers and carousers!
15So mankind will be brought low, and each man humbled; the arrogant will lower their eyes.
16But the LORD of Hosts will be exalted by His justice, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness. 17Lambs will graze as in their own pastures, and strangers will feed in the ruins of the wealthy.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | Isaiah 2:9 | So mankind is brought low, and man is humbled— do not forgive them! |
| 3 | Jeremiah 5:4–5 | Then I said, “They are only the poor; they have played the fool, for they do not know the way of the LORD, the justice of their God. I will go to the powerful and speak to them. Surely they know the way of the LORD, the justice of their God.” But they too, with one accord, had broken the yoke and torn off the chains. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 5:9 | Should I not punish them for these things?” declares the LORD. “Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this? |
| 5 | Isaiah 37:29 | Because your rage and arrogance against Me have reached My ears, I will put My hook in your nose and My bit in your mouth; I will send you back the way you came.’ |
| 6 | 1 Peter 5:5 | Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” |
| 7 | Exodus 9:17 | Still, you lord it over My people and do not allow them to go. |
| 8 | Revelation 6:15–16 | Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. |
| 9 | Isaiah 10:12 | So when the Lord has completed all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the fruit of his arrogant heart and the proud look in his eyes. |
| 10 | Job 40:11–12 | Unleash the fury of your wrath; look on every proud man and bring him low. Look on every proud man and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand. |
Isaiah 5:15 Summary
This verse, Isaiah 5:15, is saying that people will be humbled and brought down from their pride. When we think too much of ourselves, God will bring us low, as seen in other parts of the Bible like Proverbs 16:18. But this is not just about punishment - it's also about God's desire to lift up the humble and give them grace, as we see in James 4:6. By recognizing our own pride and humbling ourselves before God, we can experience His mercy and grace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for mankind to be 'brought low' in Isaiah 5:15?
To be 'brought low' means to be humbled or reduced in power and status, as seen in other scriptures like Isaiah 2:11, where God brings down the lofty and the proud.
Why will the arrogant have to lower their eyes in this verse?
The arrogant will have to lower their eyes because they will be humbled by God's judgment, similar to what is described in Proverbs 29:23, where a man's pride brings him low.
Is this verse talking about a specific event or time period?
While this verse is part of a larger prophecy against Israel in Isaiah 5, its themes of humility and judgment are timeless and can apply to any individual or nation that becomes proud and arrogant, as warned in Deuteronomy 8:14 and other scriptures.
How does this verse relate to the character of God?
This verse shows that God is a God of justice who resists the proud but gives grace to the humble, as seen in other verses like James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5, which quote Proverbs 3:34.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways have you seen pride and arrogance bring people low in your own life or in the lives of others?
- What are some areas where you struggle with pride, and how can you humble yourself before God in those areas?
- How does the promise of God's judgment on the proud and His exaltation of the humble affect your daily choices and priorities?
- In what ways can you reflect the character of God by being humble and gracious to those around you?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 5:15
And the mean man shall be brought down,.... To hell, or the grave, as well as the rich and noble: and the mighty man shall be humbled; laid low in the dust, and be equal to the poor; for, in the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 5:15
And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled: And the mean man (Hebrew, 'aadaam (H120)) shall be brought down and the mighty
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 5:15
All of them, both high and low, shall be brought to destruction.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 5:15
Isaiah 5:15 And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled:Ver. 15. And the mean man shall be brought down, &c.] Here the prophet, before he comes to the third denunciation (for this part of the chapter, like Ezekiel’ s roll, is full of lamentation, and mourning, and woe, Ezekiel 2:10), inserteth three good effects of the fore-threatened punishments: - 1. That the wicked shall be thereby tamed (in this verse); 2. That God’ s glory shall be asserted; and 3. That God’ s poor people shall be graciously provided for; see for this verse, Isaiah 2:9. And the eyes of the haughty.] See on Isaiah 2:11. Piscat.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 5:15
(15) The mean man shall be brought.—The recurrence of the burden of Isa 2:9; Isaiah 2:11-12; Isaiah 2:17, connects Isaiah 5 with the earlier portion of the introduction.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 5:15
8–24. Denunciation of the Social Evils which call down God’s Judgment on the NationThe indictment contains six counts, each introduced by the word “Woe,” and is addressed exclusively to the upper classes, although the punishment of their sin falls on the nation as a whole. The prophet sets before us a vivid picture of a debased aristocracy, in whom public virtue has been eaten out by avarice and sensuality; and he traces with remarkable insight the effect of these sins in the religious insensibility and perversion of the moral sentiments which characterised the nobles of Judah at this time.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 5:15
And the mean man ... the mighty man - The expressions here mean that “all” ranks would be subdued and punished; see the note at Isaiah 2:9. The eyes of the lofty ... - see Isaiah 2:11, note; Isaiah 2:17, note.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 5:15
14, 15. Hell — In the Hebrew, sheol, to which, in the New Testament, the corresponding term is hades.
Sermons on Isaiah 5:15
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Hosea #4 Ch. 6 a Cake Not Turned by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Hosea, specifically chapter 6. He mentions that Hosea tends to shift subjects suddenly, so the first three verses of chapter 6 m |
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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 |
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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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Humility and Sin by Andrew Murray | Andrew Murray emphasizes that true humility is rooted not in a constant focus on sin, but in the recognition of God's grace and the displacement of self by God. He illustrates this |
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A Tumor and Swelling in the Mind by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the destructive nature of pride, describing it as the root of many vices and a significant danger to the soul. He illustrates pride as a 'gilded misery' an |
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Before Destruction the Heart of Man Is Haughty by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the dangers of pride and haughtiness, warning that a proud heart often precedes destruction. He illustrates this with biblical examples, such as King David |