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Isaiah 2:17 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,
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Only the LORD will be exalted on that day of judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the haughtiness of man shall be humbled, and the lofty pride of men shall be brought low, and the LORD alone will be exalted in that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The loftiness of man shall be bowed down, And the haughtiness of men shall be brought low; The LORD alone will be exalted in that day,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the pride of humanity will be humbled And the arrogance of people will be brought low; And the LORD alone will be exalted on that day,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The pride of man will be humbled And the loftiness of men will be abased; And the LORD alone will be exalted in that day,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the pride of man will be humbled, And the loftiness of men will be abased, And the LORD alone will be exalted in that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The loftiness of man will be bowed down, And the men who are high will be made low; And Yahweh alone will be exalted in that day,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the pride of man will be humbled And the arrogance of men will be degraded; The LORD alone shall be exalted in that day,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The pride of mankind will be brought low, and human loftiness will be humbled; the LORD alone will be exalted on that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So human pride will be brought low, and the loftiness of men will be humbled; the LORD alone will be exalted on that day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When that day comes, everyone who is proud will be put down. Only the LORD will be honored. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be brought low: and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then arrogant people will be brought down, and high and mighty people will be humbled. On that day the LORD alone will be honored.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Humanity's haughtiness will be humbled, male arrogance will be brought low, and the LORD alone will be exalted in that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Proud men will be humiliated, arrogant men will be brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be brought low; and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the arrogance of men shall be brought low; and Yahweh alone shall be exalted in that day. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the haughtiness of man has been bowed down, "" And the loftiness of men humbled, "" And YHWH alone has been set on high in that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the haughtiness of man was bowed down, and the height of man was humbled: and Jehovah alone was exalted in that day.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the loftiness of men will be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men will be brought low. And the Lord alone shall be exalted, in that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then human pride shall be abased, the arrogance of mortals brought low, And the LORD alone will be exalted on that day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The haughtiness of people shall be humbled, and the pride of everyone shall be brought low; and the LORD alone will be exalted on that day.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the loftiness of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of man shall be brought low: and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the loftiness of man shall be laid low, and the pride of man shall be fallen, and LORD JEHOVAH alone shall prevail in that day<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, And the haughtiness of men shall be brought low; And the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And every man shall be brought low, and the pride of men shall fall: and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/2-17.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=501" 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/2.htm">The Day of Reckoning</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>against every ship of Tarshish, and against every stately vessel. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1365.htm" title="1365: gaḇ·hūṯ (N-fsc) -- Haughtiness. From gabahh; pride.">So the pride</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: hā·’ā·ḏām (Art:: N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">of man</a> <a href="/hebrew/7817.htm" title="7817: wə·šaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To bow, be bowed down, crouch. A primitive root; to sink or depress.">will be brought low,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7312.htm" title="7312: rūm (N-msc) -- Height, haughtiness. Or rum; from ruwm; elevation or elation.">and the loftiness</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’ă·nā·šîm (N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">of men</a> <a href="/hebrew/8213.htm" title="8213: wə·šā·p̄êl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To be or become low, to be abased. A primitive root; to depress or sink.">will be humbled;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/905.htm" title="905: lə·ḇad·dōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Separation, a part. ">alone</a> <a href="/hebrew/7682.htm" title="7682: wə·niś·gaḇ (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to be lofty, especially inaccessible; by implication, safe, strong; used literally and figuratively.">will be exalted</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hū (Art:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">in that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bay·yō·wm (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day,</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>and the idols will vanish completely.…<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/16-5.htm">Proverbs 16:5</a></span><br />Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.<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/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a></span><br />that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-11.htm">Romans 14:11</a></span><br />It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.”<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="/isaiah/5-15.htm">Isaiah 5:15</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="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/13-11.htm">Isaiah 13:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/23-9.htm">Isaiah 23:9</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts planned it, to defile all its glorious beauty, to disgrace all the renowned of the earth.<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="/isaiah/24-21.htm">Isaiah 24:21</a></span><br />In that day the LORD will punish the host of heaven above and the kings of the earth below.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/25-11.htm">Isaiah 25:11</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="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-5.htm">Isaiah 26:5</a></span><br />For He has humbled those who dwell on high; He lays the lofty city low. He brings it down to the ground; He casts it into the dust.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">the loftiness</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/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="/jeremiah/48-29.htm">Jeremiah 48:29,30</a></b></br> We have heard the pride of Moab, (he is exceeding proud) his loftiness, and his arrogancy, and his pride, and the haughtiness of his heart… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/2-12.htm">Abased</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-13.htm">Arrogance</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-14.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Haughtiness</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-15.htm">High</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-12.htm">Humbled</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-14.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Loftiness</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-12.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Shame</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/5-15.htm">Abased</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-8.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-9.htm">Arrogance</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-15.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-16.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-11.htm">Haughtiness</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-21.htm">High</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-15.htm">Humbled</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-16.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-29.htm">Loftiness</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-5.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-24.htm">Shame</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/2-1.htm">Isaiah prophesies the coming of Christ's kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/2-6.htm">Wickedness is the cause of God's forsaking</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/2-10.htm">He exhorts to fear, because of the powerful effects of God's majesty</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 /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <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/2.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/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So the pride of man will be brought low</b><br>This phrase highlights the theme of human pride and its inevitable downfall. Throughout the Bible, pride is consistently portrayed as a sin that leads to destruction (<a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>). In the context of Isaiah, the prophet is addressing the people of Judah and Jerusalem, warning them of the consequences of their arrogance and self-reliance. Historically, the Israelites often fell into the trap of pride, believing in their own strength and alliances rather than trusting in God. This warning serves as a reminder of the futility of human pride in the face of divine judgment.<p><b>and the loftiness of men will be humbled</b><br>The term "loftiness" refers to the elevated status or self-importance that individuals or nations might claim. In the ancient Near Eastern context, nations often boasted of their power and achievements, building grand structures and monuments to display their might. This phrase echoes the biblical theme that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (<a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>). The humbling of the lofty is a recurring motif in Scripture, where God brings down those who exalt themselves (<a href="/luke/1-52.htm">Luke 1:52</a>).<p><b>the LORD alone will be exalted in that day</b><br>This statement emphasizes the sovereignty and supremacy of God. "In that day" is a prophetic term often used in the Bible to refer to the Day of the Lord, a time of divine intervention and judgment. On this day, all human pretensions will be stripped away, and God's glory will be fully revealed. This connects to the broader biblical narrative where God's ultimate plan is to establish His kingdom and reign supreme over all creation (<a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a>). The exaltation of the LORD alone underscores the monotheistic belief central to the faith, affirming that no other gods or powers can stand before Him.<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's ministry spanned the reigns of several kings of Judah. He is known for his prophecies concerning both judgment and redemption.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah_and_jerusalem.htm">Judah and Jerusalem</a></b><br>The primary audience of Isaiah's prophecies, representing the people of God who were often warned against pride and idolatry.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_day_of_the_lord.htm">The Day of the LORD</a></b><br>A significant eschatological event in biblical prophecy, often associated with God's judgment and the establishment of His kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a></b><br>Pride is a significant barrier to a right relationship with God. It leads to self-reliance and a diminished view of God's sovereignty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a></b><br>God's ultimate authority and power will be recognized by all. In the end, only the LORD will be exalted, emphasizing His supreme position.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_as_a_virtue.htm">Humility as a Virtue</a></b><br>Believers are called to live humbly, recognizing their dependence on God. Humility aligns us with God's will and opens us to His grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eschatological_hope.htm">Eschatological Hope</a></b><br>The "Day of the LORD" is a reminder of the future hope believers have in God's ultimate justice and the establishment of His kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a></b><br>Regularly assess areas of pride in your life and seek God's help to cultivate humility.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_god_vs._satan.htm">What does the Bible say about God versus Satan?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_fake_news.htm">What is God's Holy Mountain?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_effectively_minister_to_god.htm">How can we achieve unity without divisions?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down.</span>--Iteration is used as the most solemn form of emphasis. That was the burden of the prophet's song.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The loftiness of man</span>. This verse interrupts the sequence of the thoughts somewhat awkwardly. It is a sort of refrain (see ver. 11; and for the use of refrains in Hebrew poetry, see <a href="/exodus/15-1.htm">Exodus 15:1, 21</a>; Psalm evil. 8, 15, 21, 31), and perhaps comes in for rhythmical reasons, to the detriment of the sense. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/2-17.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 the pride</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּבְה֣וּת</span> <span class="translit">(gaḇ·hūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1365.htm">Strong's 1365: </a> </span><span class="str2">Haughtiness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of man</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָדָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | 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">וְשַׁח֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - 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 the loftiness</span><br /><span class="heb">ר֣וּם</span> <span class="translit">(rūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7312.htm">Strong's 7312: </a> </span><span class="str2">Height, haughtiness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of men</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲנָשִׁ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·nā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<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">will be humbled;</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׁפֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šā·p̄êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - 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">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">alone</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבַדּ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇad·dōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> </span><span class="str2">Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be exalted</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנִשְׂגַּ֧ב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·niś·gaḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7682.htm">Strong's 7682: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, lofty, inaccessible, safe, strong</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in that</span><br /><span class="heb">הַהֽוּא׃</span> <span class="translit">(ha·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">day,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּיּ֥וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(bay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/2-17.htm">Isaiah 2:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/2-17.htm">Isaiah 2:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/2-17.htm">Isaiah 2:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/2-17.htm">Isaiah 2:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/2-17.htm">Isaiah 2:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/2-17.htm">Isaiah 2:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/2-17.htm">Isaiah 2:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/2-17.htm">Isaiah 2:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/2-17.htm">Isaiah 2:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/2-17.htm">Isaiah 2:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/2-17.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 2:17 The loftiness of man shall be bowed (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/2-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 2:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 2:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/2-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 2:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 2:18" /></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>