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God will bring down their pride despite the cleverness of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/isaiah/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />God will push down Moab’s people as a swimmer pushes down water with his hands. He will end their pride and all their evil works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he will spread out his hands in the midst of it as a swimmer spreads his hands out to swim, but the LORD will lay low his pompous pride together with the skill of his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will spread out his hands within it, as a swimmer spreads his arms to swim. His pride will be brought low, despite the skill of his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth <i>his hands</i> to swim: and he shall bring down their pride together with the spoils of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And He will spread out His hands in their midst As a swimmer reaches out to swim, And He will bring down their pride Together with the trickery of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he will spread out his hands in the middle of it As a swimmer spreads out <i>his hands</i> to swim, But <i>the Lord</i> will lay low his pride together with the trickery of his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And he will spread out his hands in the middle of it As a swimmer spreads out his hands to swim, But the Lord will lay low his pride together with the trickery of his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he will spread out his hands in the middle of it As a swimmer spreads out <i>his hands</i> to swim, But <i>the Lord</i> will lay low his pride together with the trickery of his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he will spread out his hands in the middle of it As a swimmer spreads out <i>his hands</i> to swim, But <i>Yahweh</i> will lay low his lofty pride together with the trickery of his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And Moab will spread out his hands in the middle of the filth As a swimmer spreads out <i>his hands</i> to swim, But <i>the Lord</i> will humiliate his pride in spite of the [skillful] movements of his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will spread out his arms in the middle of it, as a swimmer spreads out his arms to swim. His pride will be brought low, along with the trickery of his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will spread out his arms in the middle of it, as a swimmer spreads out his arms to swim. His pride will be brought low, along with the trickery of his hands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst thereof, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim; but Jehovah will lay low his pride together with the craft of his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They will struggle to get out, but God will humiliate them no matter how hard they try. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst thereof, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim: and he shall lay low his pride together with the craft of his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The Moabites will stretch out their hands in the manure like swimmers who stretch out their hands to swim. [The LORD] will humble those arrogant people despite the movements of their hands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They will reach out their hands as if they were trying to swim, but God will humiliate them, and their hands will sink helplessly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They will spread out their hands in the thick of it, just as swimmers spread out their hands to swim, but the LORD will bring down their pride, together with the cleverness of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will spread out his hands within it, as a swimmer spreads his arms to swim. His pride will be brought low, despite the skill of his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Moab will spread out its hands in the middle of it, just as a swimmer spreads his hands to swim; the LORD will bring down Moab's pride as it spreads its hands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He will spread out his hands in its midst, like one who swims spreads out hands to swim, but his pride will be humbled together with the craft of his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he will spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim: and he will bring down their pride together with the spoils of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He will spread out his hands in the middle of it, like one who swims spreads out hands to swim, but his pride will be humbled together with the craft of his hands. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And He spread out His hands in its midst, "" As the swimmer spreads out to swim; And He has humbled his excellence "" With the machinations of his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he spread out his hands in its midst, As spread out doth the swimmer to swim; And He hath humbled his excellency With the machinations of his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he spread forth his hands in their midst, as he swimming will spread forth to swim: and he humbled their pride with the ambuscades of their hands.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he shall stretch forth his hands under him, as he that swimmeth stretcheth forth his hands to swim: and he shall bring down his glory with the dashing of his hands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he will extend his hands under him, like a swimmer extending his hands to swim. And he will bring down his glory with a clap of his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He will spread out his hands in its midst, as a swimmer spreads out his hands to swim; His pride will be brought low despite his strokes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Though they spread out their hands in the midst of it, as swimmers spread out their hands to swim, their pride will be laid low despite the struggle of their hands.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as a swimmer spreads forth his hands to swim; and he shall bring down their pride together with the spoils of their bands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he shall spread out his hands widely within it, as a swimmer spreads out swimming, and he shall lay low its strength with the spreading out of his hands<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And when he shall spread forth his hands in the midst thereof, As he that swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim, His pride shall be brought down together with the cunning of his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he shall spread forth his hands, even as he also brings down <i>man</i> to destroy <i>him</i>: and he shall bring low his pride <i>in regard to the thing</i> on which he has laid his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/25-11.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=5157" 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/25.htm">A Song of Praise for God's Favor</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain. But Moab will be trampled in his place as straw is trodden into the dung pile. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6566.htm" title="6566: ū·p̄ê·raś (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To spread out, spread. A primitive root; to break apart, disperse, etc.">He will spread out</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">his hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/7130.htm" title="7130: bə·qir·bōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Inward part, midst. From qarab; properly, the nearest part, i.e. The center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial.">within it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/7811.htm" title="7811: haś·śō·ḥeh (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To swim. A primitive root; to swim; causatively, to inundate.">a swimmer</a> <a href="/hebrew/6566.htm" title="6566: yə·p̄ā·rêś (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To spread out, spread. A primitive root; to break apart, disperse, etc.">spreads his arms</a> <a href="/hebrew/7811.htm" title="7811: liś·ḥō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To swim. A primitive root; to swim; causatively, to inundate.">to swim.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1346.htm" title="1346: ga·’ă·wā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Majesty, pride. From ga'ah; arrogance or majesty; by implication, ornament.">His pride</a> <a href="/hebrew/8213.htm" title="8213: wə·hiš·pîl (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To be or become low, to be abased. A primitive root; to depress or sink.">will be brought low,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">despite</a> <a href="/hebrew/698.htm" title="698: ’ā·rə·bō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- An artifice. Feminine of 'oreb; ambuscades.">the skill</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">of his hands.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>The high-walled fortress will be brought down, cast to the ground, into the dust.…<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="/isaiah/10-13.htm">Isaiah 10:13-14</a></span><br />For he says: ‘By the strength of my hand I have done this, and by my wisdom, for I am clever. I have removed the boundaries of nations and plundered their treasures; like a mighty one I subdued their rulers. / My hand reached as into a nest to seize the wealth of the nations. Like one gathering abandoned eggs, I gathered all the earth. No wing fluttered, no beak opened or chirped.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-13.htm">Isaiah 14:13-15</a></span><br />You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” / But you will be brought down to Sheol, to the lowest depths of the Pit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/16-6.htm">Isaiah 16:6</a></span><br />We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/37-23.htm">Isaiah 37:23-24</a></span><br />Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel! / Through your servants you have taunted the Lord, and you have said: “With my many chariots I have ascended to the heights of the mountains, to the remote peaks of Lebanon. I have cut down its tallest cedars, the finest of its cypresses. I have reached its farthest heights, the densest of its forests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/48-29.htm">Jeremiah 48:29-30</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/28-2.htm">Ezekiel 28:2-8</a></span><br />“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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-30.htm">Daniel 4:30-31</a></span><br />the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?” / While the words were still in the king’s mouth, a voice came from heaven: “It is decreed to you, King Nebuchadnezzar, that the kingdom has departed from you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/obadiah/1-3.htm">Obadiah 1:3-4</a></span><br />The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ / Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/2-10.htm">Zephaniah 2:10-11</a></span><br />This they shall have in return for their pride, for taunting and mocking the people of the LORD of Hosts. / The LORD will be terrifying to them when He starves all the gods of the earth. Then the nations of every shore will bow in worship to Him, each in its own place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/40-11.htm">Job 40:11-12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-27.htm">Psalm 18:27</a></span><br />For You save an afflicted people, but You humble those with haughty eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-10.htm">Psalm 89:10</a></span><br />You crushed Rahab like a carcass; You scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm.<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="/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="/luke/1-51.htm">Luke 1:51-52</a></span><br />He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts. / He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he shall spread forth his hands in the middle of them, as he that swims spreads forth his hands to swim: and he shall bring down their pride together with the spoils of their hands.</p><p class="hdg">he shall spread</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/5-25.htm">Isaiah 5:25</a></b></br> Therefore is the anger of the LORD kindled against his people, and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them: and the hills did tremble, and their carcases <i>were</i> torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand <i>is</i> stretched out still.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/14-26.htm">Isaiah 14:26</a></b></br> This <i>is</i> the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and this <i>is</i> the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/65-2.htm">Isaiah 65:2</a></b></br> I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way <i>that was</i> not good, after their own thoughts;</p><p class="hdg">he shall bring</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/25-5.htm">Isaiah 25:5</a></b></br> Thou shalt bring down the noise of strangers, as the heat in a dry place; <i>even</i> the heat with the shadow of a cloud: the branch of the terrible ones shall be brought low.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Isaiah 2:11</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/10-33.htm">Isaiah 10:33</a></b></br> Behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, shall lop the bough with terror: and the high ones of stature <i>shall be</i> hewn down, and the haughty shall be humbled.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm">Cleverness</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-16.htm">Craft</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-3.htm">Cunning</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-10.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/psalms/78-32.htm">Despite</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-3.htm">Expert</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-20.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-25.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-7.htm">However</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-5.htm">Humbled</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-22.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-19.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-18.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-8.htm">Plots</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-5.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-28.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-10.htm">Skill</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-27.htm">Spoils</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-7.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-5.htm">Spreadeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-5.htm">Spreads</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-8.htm">Stretching</a> <a href="/psalms/8-8.htm">Swim</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-10.htm">Swimming</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-20.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-22.htm">Together</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm">Trickery</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/1-17.htm">Cleverness</a> <a href="/daniel/8-25.htm">Craft</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-20.htm">Cunning</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-15.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-57.htm">Despite</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-22.htm">Expert</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-18.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-23.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/jeremiah/16-14.htm">However</a> <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Humbled</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-5.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-10.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-23.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-60.htm">Plots</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-5.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-4.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/ezekiel/28-5.htm">Skill</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-23.htm">Spoils</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-24.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-14.htm">Spreadeth</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-22.htm">Spreads</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-17.htm">Stretching</a> <a href="/ezekiel/32-6.htm">Swim</a> <a href="/acts/27-42.htm">Swimming</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-10.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-19.htm">Together</a> <a href="/luke/20-23.htm">Trickery</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/25-1.htm">Song of Praise for God's Favor</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'; 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The act of spreading out hands can symbolize both an act of surrender and an attempt to exert control. In the context of Isaiah, it suggests God’s sovereign power over the nations, particularly Moab, which is the subject of judgment in this chapter. The imagery of spreading hands is reminiscent of God’s authority and the futility of human resistance against divine will.<p><b>as a swimmer spreads his arms to swim</b><br>The comparison to a swimmer emphasizes the futility of human efforts against God’s judgment. Just as a swimmer uses their arms to navigate through water, the people of Moab attempt to navigate their own destiny. However, this effort is in vain against the overwhelming power of God. This imagery also highlights the thoroughness and inevitability of divine judgment, as a swimmer is enveloped by water, so too are the nations enveloped by God’s will.<p><b>His pride will be brought low</b><br>Pride is a recurring theme in the Bible, often associated with rebellion against God. In this context, Moab’s pride represents its self-reliance and arrogance. The bringing low of pride is a common biblical motif, seen in passages like <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>, which warns that pride precedes destruction. This phrase underscores the humbling of nations and individuals who exalt themselves against God, aligning with the broader biblical narrative of God opposing the proud but giving grace to the humble (<a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>).<p><b>despite the skill of his hands</b><br>This phrase highlights the futility of human skill and effort when set against divine judgment. The "skill of his hands" can refer to human achievements, craftsmanship, or military prowess. Despite these abilities, they are insufficient to withstand God’s purposes. This echoes the biblical theme that human wisdom and strength are ultimately powerless before God, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-25.htm">1 Corinthians 1:25</a>, where the wisdom of God is contrasted with human wisdom. The phrase serves as a reminder of the limitations of human capability in the face of divine sovereignty.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, depicted as the one who will bring judgment and humility.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/moab.htm">Moab</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/isaiah/25.htm">Isaiah 25</a> includes Moab as a symbol of pride and opposition to God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>The prophet who delivers this message, serving as God's mouthpiece to convey His plans and purposes.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_proud.htm">The Proud</a></b><br>Represents those who rely on their own strength and cunning, opposing God's will.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_swimmer.htm">The Swimmer</a></b><br>A metaphor used to describe the action of God in dealing with the proud, emphasizing effort and determination.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_pride.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Pride</a></b><br>God is depicted as actively working against human pride, demonstrating His ultimate authority and control over all creation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_human_cunning.htm">The Futility of Human Cunning</a></b><br>The "trickery of their hands" highlights the futility of relying on human wisdom and schemes against God's plans.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_humility.htm">The Call to Humility</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to embrace humility, recognizing that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_inevitability_of_divine_justice.htm">The Inevitability of Divine Justice</a></b><br>God's actions are certain and decisive, reminding us that His justice will prevail over human arrogance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_metaphor_of_the_swimmer.htm">The Metaphor of the Swimmer</a></b><br>The imagery of a swimmer emphasizes the thoroughness and determination with which God will address pride, encouraging believers to trust in His perfect judgment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_ai.htm">What does the Bible say about artificial intelligence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_will_empty_words_comfort_me.htm">What does the Bible mention about Lebanon?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_biblical_reasons_for_divorce.htm">What does executing great judgment mean in Ezekiel 25:11?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_'lofty_city'_is_in_isaiah_26_5.htm">In Isaiah 26:5, which specific 'lofty city' is being referenced, and where is the archaeological evidence for its destruction?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">As he that swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim.</span>--The structure of the sentence leaves it uncertain whether the comparison applies (1) to Jehovah spreading forth His hands with the swimmer's strength to repress the pride of Moab, or (2) to the outstretched hands upon the Cross, or (3) to Moab vainly struggling in the deep waters of calamity. Each view has the support of commentators. The last seems beyond question most in harmony with the context. Ineffective struggles for preservation naturally suggest the parallel, "like some strong swimmer in his agony" (<a href="/context/psalms/69-1.htm" title="Save me, O God; for the waters are come in to my soul.">Psalm 69:1-2</a>; <a href="/psalms/69-14.htm" title="Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters.">Psalm 69:14</a>). In the second clause there is, of course, no reason for doubt. It is Jehovah who "brings down the pride" of the guilty nation.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He shall spread forth his hands... as he that swimmeth</span>. Moab will endeavor to save himself from sinking in the water of the dung-pit; but in vain. <span class="cmt_word">God will bring down his pride</span>, or <span class="accented">abase his haughtiness</span>, together with all the plots and snares that he contrives. A continued plotting of the enemies of God against his Church seems to be assumed, even after the Church is established in the spiritual Zion under the direct protection and rule of Jehovah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/25-11.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">He will spread out</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפֵרַ֤שׂ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄ê·raś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6566.htm">Strong's 6566: </a> </span><span class="str2">To break apart, disperse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his hands</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדָיו֙</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">within it,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּקִרְבּ֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·qir·bōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7130.htm">Strong's 7130: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nearest part, the center</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר</span> <span class="translit">(ka·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a swimmer</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֹּׂחֶ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(haś·śō·ḥeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7811.htm">Strong's 7811: </a> </span><span class="str2">To swim, to inundate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">spreads [his hands]</span><br /><span class="heb">יְפָרֵ֥שׂ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·p̄ā·rêś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6566.htm">Strong's 6566: </a> </span><span class="str2">To break apart, disperse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to swim.</span><br /><span class="heb">לִשְׂח֑וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(liś·ḥō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7811.htm">Strong's 7811: </a> </span><span class="str2">To swim, to inundate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His pride</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּֽאֲוָת֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ga·’ă·wā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1346.htm">Strong's 1346: </a> </span><span class="str2">Arrogance, majesty, ornament</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be brought low,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִשְׁפִּיל֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hiš·pîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - 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">despite</span><br /><span class="heb">עִ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘im)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the cleverness</span><br /><span class="heb">אָרְבּ֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·rə·bō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_698.htm">Strong's 698: </a> </span><span class="str2">An artifice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his hands.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/25-11.htm">Isaiah 25:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/25-11.htm">Isaiah 25:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/25-11.htm">Isaiah 25:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/25-11.htm">Isaiah 25:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/25-11.htm">Isaiah 25:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/25-11.htm">Isaiah 25:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/25-11.htm">Isaiah 25:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/25-11.htm">Isaiah 25:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/25-11.htm">Isaiah 25:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/25-11.htm">Isaiah 25:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/25-11.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 25:11 He will spread out his hands (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/25-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 25:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 25:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/25-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 25:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 25:12" /></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>