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even the arrogant will lower their eyes in humiliation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Man is humbled, and each one is brought low, and the eyes of the haughty are brought low.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So mankind will be brought low, and each man humbled; the arrogant will lower their eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />People shall be brought down, Each man shall be humbled, And the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So <i>the common</i> people will be humbled and <i>the</i> person <i>of importance</i> brought low, The eyes of the haughty also will be brought low.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So the common man will be humbled and the man of importance abased, The eyes of the proud also will be abased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So the <i>common</i> man will be humbled, and the man of <i>importance</i> abased, The eyes of the proud also will be abased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So the <i>common</i> man will be bowed down and the man of <i>importance</i> will be made low, The eyes of the lofty also will be made low.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So the <i>common</i> man will be bowed down and the man of <i>importance</i> degraded, And the eyes of the proud (arrogant) will be degraded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Humanity is brought low, each person is humbled, and haughty eyes are humbled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Humanity is brought low, man is humbled, and haughty eyes are humbled. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the mean man is bowed down, and the great man is humbled, and the eyes of the lofty are humbled:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Its citizens have been put down, and its proud people have been brought to shame. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the mean man is bowed down, and the great man is humbled, and the eyes of the lofty are humbled:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />People will be brought down. Everyone will be humbled. And the eyes of arrogant people will be humbled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Everyone will be disgraced, and all who are proud will be humbled. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Humanity is brought low, and each one is humbled, while the eyes of the self-exalting are brought low.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So mankind will be brought low, and each man humbled; the arrogant will lower their eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Men will be humiliated, they will be brought low; the proud will be brought low. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So man is brought low, humankind is humbled, and the eyes of the arrogant ones are humbled;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be abased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So man is brought low, mankind is humbled, and the eyes of the arrogant ones are humbled; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the low is bowed down, and the high humbled, "" And the eyes of the haughty become low,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And bowed down is the low, and humbled the high, And the eyes of the haughty become low,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And man shall bow down, and man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the haughty shall be humbled.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And man shall be brought down, and man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be brought low. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And man will be bowed down, and man will be humbled, and the eyes of the exalted will be brought low.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />All shall be abased, each one brought low, and the eyes of the haughty lowered, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />People are bowed down, everyone is brought low, and the eyes of the haughty are humbled.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the mean man shall be humbled, and the mighty man shall be brought down, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And a man shall be laid low and the mighty man shall fall and the lofty eyes shall be brought low<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And man is bowed down, And man is humbled, And the eyes of the lofty are humbled;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the mean man shall be brought low, and the great man shall be disgraced, and the lofty eyes shall be brought low.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/5-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=1019" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/5.htm">Woes to the Wicked</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>Therefore Sheol enlarges its throat and opens wide its enormous jaws, and down go Zion’s nobles and masses, her revelers and carousers! <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">So mankind</a> <a href="/hebrew/7817.htm" title="7817: way·yiš·šaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To bow, be bowed down, crouch. A primitive root; to sink or depress.">will be brought low,</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">and each man</a> <a href="/hebrew/8213.htm" title="8213: way·yiš·pal- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be or become low, to be abased. A primitive root; to depress or sink.">humbled;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1364.htm" title="1364: ḡə·ḇō·hîm (Adj-mp) -- High, exalted. Or gabowahh; from gabahh; elevated, powerful, arrogant.">the arrogant</a> <a href="/hebrew/8213.htm" title="8213: tiš·pal·nāh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fp) -- To be or become low, to be abased. A primitive root; to depress or sink.">will lower</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: wə·‘ê·nê (Conj-w:: N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">their eyes.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>But the LORD of Hosts will be exalted by His justice, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></span><br />But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a></span><br />Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Luke 14:11</a></span><br />For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8-9</a></span><br />And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. / Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/21-26.htm">Ezekiel 21:26</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/22-29.htm">Job 22:29</a></span><br />When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-23.htm">Proverbs 29:23</a></span><br />A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-37.htm">Daniel 4:37</a></span><br />Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">2 Corinthians 10:5</a></span><br />We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Romans 12:16</a></span><br />Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Isaiah 2:11-12</a></span><br />The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/10-33.htm">Isaiah 10:33</a></span><br />Behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts will lop off the branches with terrifying power. The tall trees will be cut down, the lofty ones will be felled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/13-9.htm">Jeremiah 13:9</a></span><br />“This is what the LORD says: In the same way I will ruin the pride of Judah and the great pride of Jerusalem.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled:</p><p class="hdg">the mean</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/2-9.htm">Isaiah 2:9,11,17</a></b></br> And the mean man boweth down, and the great man humbleth himself: therefore forgive them not… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/9-14.htm">Isaiah 9:14-17</a></b></br> Therefore the LORD will cut off from Israel head and tail, branch and rush, in one day… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/24-2.htm">Isaiah 24:2-4</a></b></br> And it shall be, as with the people, so with the priest; as with the servant, so with his master; as with the maid, so with her mistress; as with the buyer, so with the seller; as with the lender, so with the borrower; as with the taker of usury, so with the giver of usury to him… </p><p class="hdg">the eyes</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/10-12.htm">Isaiah 10:12</a></b></br> Wherefore it shall come to pass, <i>that</i> when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/13-11.htm">Isaiah 13:11</a></b></br> And I will punish the world for <i>their</i> evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; and I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/37-23.htm">Isaiah 37:23,29</a></b></br> Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted <i>thy</i> voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? <i>even</i> against the Holy One of Israel… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/2-17.htm">Abased</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Arrogant</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-9.htm">Bent</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-17.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-4.htm">Common</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-16.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-15.htm">Face</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-9.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-10.htm">Great</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-16.htm">Haughty</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-17.htm">Head</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-23.htm">High</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-17.htm">Humbled</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-9.htm">Importance</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-5.htm">Low</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-9.htm">Mankind</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-15.htm">Mean</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-25.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-9.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-15.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/isaiah/4-2.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-16.htm">Proud</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/10-33.htm">Abased</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-12.htm">Arrogant</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-28.htm">Bent</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-4.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-1.htm">Common</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-21.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/isaiah/6-2.htm">Face</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-15.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-22.htm">Great</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-12.htm">Haughty</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-8.htm">Head</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-16.htm">High</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-33.htm">Humbled</a> <a href="/acts/5-36.htm">Importance</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-14.htm">Low</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-12.htm">Mankind</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-7.htm">Mean</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-22.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-17.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-2.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-21.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-12.htm">Proud</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/5-1.htm">Under the parable of a vineyard, God excuses his severe judgment</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/5-8.htm">His judgments upon covetousness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/5-11.htm">Upon lasciviousness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/5-13.htm">Upon impiety</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/5-20.htm">And upon injustice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/5-26.htm">The executioners of God's judgments</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So mankind will be brought low</b><br>This phrase reflects the theme of divine judgment and humility. In the context of Isaiah, the prophet often speaks against the pride and self-sufficiency of Israel and the surrounding nations. The imagery of being "brought low" is consistent with the biblical principle that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (<a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>). Historically, this can be seen in the downfall of powerful empires like Assyria and Babylon, which were brought low despite their might. Theologically, it underscores the need for humanity to recognize its dependence on God.<p><b>and each man humbled</b><br>The individual aspect of this phrase emphasizes personal accountability before God. In the ancient Near Eastern context, societal structures were often hierarchical, with kings and leaders wielding significant power. However, Isaiah's message is that every person, regardless of status, will face God's judgment. This humbling is not just a physical lowering but a spiritual awakening to one's true position before the Creator. It echoes the New Testament teaching that every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord (<a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a>).<p><b>the arrogant will lower their eyes</b><br>This phrase highlights the specific target of God's judgment: the arrogant. In biblical literature, the eyes are often symbolic of one's attitude and perspective. Lowering the eyes signifies a recognition of one's own limitations and the futility of pride. This is a common theme throughout Scripture, where the proud are warned of their impending downfall (<a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>). Theologically, it points to the ultimate humbling of all who exalt themselves against God, a theme that finds its fulfillment in the eschatological judgment when Christ returns to establish His kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book that bears his name. He prophesied to the Kingdom of Judah during a time of moral and spiritual decline.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, which Isaiah primarily addressed. The people of Judah were often warned by Isaiah about their disobedience and arrogance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mankind.htm">Mankind</a></b><br>Refers to humanity in general, emphasizing the universal nature of the prophecy and its implications for all people, not just the Israelites.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_arrogant.htm">The Arrogant</a></b><br>Those who are prideful and self-reliant, often ignoring God's sovereignty and commandments.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_day_of_the_lord.htm">The Day of the Lord</a></b><br>An event often referenced in prophetic literature, symbolizing a time of divine judgment and the humbling of the proud.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a></b><br>Pride leads to downfall. Isaiah warns that arrogance will result in being brought low. This serves as a caution against self-reliance and ignoring God's authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_god's_judgment.htm">The Universality of God's Judgment</a></b><br>God's judgment is not limited to a specific group but applies to all humanity. This calls for self-examination and humility before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_humility.htm">The Call to Humility</a></b><br>Humility is a virtue that aligns us with God's will. By humbling ourselves, we open ourselves to God's grace and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_ignoring_god.htm">The Consequences of Ignoring God</a></b><br>Ignoring God's commands and living arrogantly leads to spiritual and sometimes physical consequences. This is a call to repentance and seeking God's ways.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_hope_of_redemption.htm">The Hope of Redemption</a></b><br>While the verse speaks of judgment, it also implies the possibility of redemption for those who humble themselves before God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_prayer_of_faith.htm">What is the Prayer of Faith?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_seven_deadly_sins.htm">What are the seven deadly sins?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_seven_things_god_hates.htm">What are the seven things God hates?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_hagar_abraham's_wife_or_concubine.htm">What does Proverbs 16:18 mean about pride?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">The mean man shall be brought.</span>--The recurrence of the burden of <a href="/isaiah/2-9.htm" title="And the mean man bows down, and the great man humbles himself: therefore forgive them not.">Isaiah 2:9</a>; <a href="/context/isaiah/2-11.htm" title="The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.">Isaiah 2:11-12</a>; <a href="/isaiah/2-17.htm" title="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.">Isaiah 2:17</a>, connects Isaiah 5 with the earlier portion of the introduction.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the mean man, hall be brought down</span>; rather, <span class="accented">so the mean man is brought down</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> in this way, by the Captivity and the consequent sufferings and deaths, both high and low are brought down and humbled, while God is exalted in man's sight. The future is throughout spoken of as present (comp. <a href="/isaiah/2-9.htm">Isaiah 2:9, 11, 17</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/5-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So mankind</span><br /><span class="heb">אָדָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be brought low,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשַּׁ֥ח</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·šaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7817.htm">Strong's 7817: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bow, be bowed down, crouch</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and each man</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֑ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">humbled;</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁפַּל־</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·pal-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8213.htm">Strong's 8213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or become low, to be abased</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the arrogant</span><br /><span class="heb">גְבֹהִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḡə·ḇō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1364.htm">Strong's 1364: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elevated, powerful, arrogant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will lower</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּשְׁפַּֽלְנָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(tiš·pal·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8213.htm">Strong's 8213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or become low, to be abased</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their eyes.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֵינֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ê·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - cdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/5-15.htm">Isaiah 5:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/5-15.htm">Isaiah 5:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/5-15.htm">Isaiah 5:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/5-15.htm">Isaiah 5:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/5-15.htm">Isaiah 5:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/5-15.htm">Isaiah 5:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/5-15.htm">Isaiah 5:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/5-15.htm">Isaiah 5:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/5-15.htm">Isaiah 5:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/5-15.htm">Isaiah 5:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/5-15.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 5:15 So man is brought low mankind (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/5-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 5:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 5:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/5-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 5:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 5:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>