Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The arrogance of man will be brought low and human pride humbled; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day, New Living Translation Human pride will be humbled, and human arrogance will be brought down. Only the LORD will be exalted on that day of judgment. English Standard Version 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. Berean Standard Bible 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, King James Bible 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. New King James Version 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, New American Standard Bible 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, NASB 1995 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, NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible 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, Amplified Bible 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, Christian Standard Bible The pride of mankind will be brought low, and human loftiness will be humbled; the LORD alone will be exalted on that day. Holman Christian Standard Bible So human pride will be brought low, and the loftiness of men will be humbled; the LORD alone will be exalted on that day. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version When that day comes, everyone who is proud will be put down. Only the LORD will be honored. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then arrogant people will be brought down, and high and mighty people will be humbled. On that day the LORD alone will be honored. International Standard Version "Humanity's haughtiness will be humbled, male arrogance will be brought low, and the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. NET Bible Proud men will be humiliated, arrogant men will be brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo 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, World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd 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. Young's Literal Translation 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. Smith's Literal Translation And the haughtiness of man was bowed down, and the height of man was humbled: and Jehovah alone was exalted in that day. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible Then human pride shall be abased, the arrogance of mortals brought low, And the LORD alone will be exalted on that day. New Revised Standard Version 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. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd 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. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated 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 OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation And every man shall be brought low, and the pride of men shall fall: and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Day of Reckoning…16against every ship of Tarshish, and against every stately vessel. 17So the pride of man will be brought low, and the loftiness of men will be humbled; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day, 18and the idols will vanish completely.… Cross References James 4:6 But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Proverbs 16:5 Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished. Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Philippians 2:10-11 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. Romans 14:11 It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.” Ezekiel 21:26 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. Isaiah 5:15 So mankind will be brought low, and each man humbled; the arrogant will lower their eyes. Isaiah 13:11 I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless. Isaiah 23:9 The LORD of Hosts planned it, to defile all its glorious beauty, to disgrace all the renowned of the earth. Isaiah 10:33 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. Isaiah 24:21 In that day the LORD will punish the host of heaven above and the kings of the earth below. Isaiah 25:11 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. Isaiah 26:5 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. Treasury of Scripture 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. the loftiness Isaiah 2:11 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 13:11 And I will punish the world for their 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. Jeremiah 48:29,30 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… Jump to Previous Abased Alone Arrogance Bowed Exalted Haughtiness High Humbled Lifted Loftiness Pride ShameJump to Next Abased Alone Arrogance Bowed Exalted Haughtiness High Humbled Lifted Loftiness Pride ShameIsaiah 2 1. Isaiah prophesies the coming of Christ's kingdom6. Wickedness is the cause of God's forsaking 10. He exhorts to fear, because of the powerful effects of God's majesty So the pride of man will be brought low 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 (Proverbs 16:18). 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. and the loftiness of men will be humbled the LORD alone will be exalted in that day Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA 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. 2. Judah and Jerusalem The primary audience of Isaiah's prophecies, representing the people of God who were often warned against pride and idolatry. 3. The Day of the LORD A significant eschatological event in biblical prophecy, often associated with God's judgment and the establishment of His kingdom. Teaching Points The Danger of PridePride is a significant barrier to a right relationship with God. It leads to self-reliance and a diminished view of God's sovereignty. The Sovereignty of God God's ultimate authority and power will be recognized by all. In the end, only the LORD will be exalted, emphasizing His supreme position. Humility as a Virtue Believers are called to live humbly, recognizing their dependence on God. Humility aligns us with God's will and opens us to His grace. Eschatological Hope 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. Self-Examination Regularly assess areas of pride in your life and seek God's help to cultivate humility. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 2:17?2. How does Isaiah 2:17 emphasize the humbling of human pride before God? 3. What does "the pride of men will be brought low" teach us today? 4. How can we apply the lesson of humility from Isaiah 2:17 daily? 5. Which New Testament passages echo the themes found in Isaiah 2:17? 6. How can recognizing God's sovereignty in Isaiah 2:17 transform our personal ambitions? 7. How does Isaiah 2:17 reflect God's view on human pride and arrogance? 8. What historical context influenced the message of Isaiah 2:17? 9. How does Isaiah 2:17 relate to the theme of divine judgment? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 2? 11. What does the Bible say about God versus Satan? 12. What is God's Holy Mountain? 13. In Isaiah 26:5, which specific “lofty city” is being referenced, and where is the archaeological evidence for its destruction? 14. How can we achieve unity without divisions? What Does Isaiah 2:17 Mean So the pride of man will be brought low- Isaiah’s opening phrase links back to the universal judgment described earlier in the chapter; human arrogance stands no chance when God moves to set things right (Isaiah 2:11–12). - Pride is never a minor flaw; it is the inner revolt that says, “I will be like the Most High” (cf. Genesis 3:5; 11:4). - Scripture repeats the principle: “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18). - The promised “bringing low” is literal. At the culmination of history every self-exalting attitude, institution, and empire will collapse under God’s hand (Daniel 4:37; Revelation 6:15–17). - Practical takeaway: God graciously exposes pride now so we can repent before the final reckoning (James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5–6). and the loftiness of men will be humbled - “Loftiness” pictures people elevating themselves—cultural elitism, intellectual arrogance, or spiritual self-righteousness (Luke 18:11–14). - Notice the passive voice: “will be humbled.” Humanity does not volunteer for this; God personally dismantles every pedestal (Isaiah 13:11). - Even religious pride is targeted. The context shows Judah’s confidence in idols and alliances will be exposed as empty (Isaiah 2:8, 22). - For believers, the warning becomes an invitation: choose humility now so God does not have to force it later (Matthew 23:12; Philippians 2:3). the LORD alone will be exalted - After pride is toppled, only one Person remains towering above all: “the LORD.” The singular emphasis eliminates rivals—no government, ideology, or celebrity shares His platform (Psalm 46:10). - God’s self-exaltation is not egotistical; it is the rightful acknowledgment of reality. Creation flourishes when its Maker holds the uncontested throne (Colossians 1:16–18). - This prophecy points to the visible reign of Christ. Every knee will bow and every tongue confess His lordship (Philippians 2:9–11; Revelation 19:16). - Until that day, believers practice future reality now by exalting Him in worship, obedience, and witness (1 Corinthians 10:31). in that day - “That day” is shorthand for the Day of the LORD—the climactic period when God intervenes directly in human history to judge wickedness and establish His kingdom (Isaiah 13:6; Joel 2:31). - While elements of this prophecy preview God’s ongoing discipline, its fullest expression awaits Christ’s return (Matthew 24:29–30; 2 Thessalonians 1:7–10). - The phrase assures us history is moving toward a fixed appointment; God’s timetable cannot be rushed or delayed (Acts 17:31). - For the faithful, “that day” is not dread but deliverance: the moment when righteousness, peace, and joy fill the earth under Messiah’s rule (Isaiah 11:9). summary Isaiah 2:17 paints a simple yet sweeping scene: human pride descends, God alone ascends, and a set day guarantees the outcome. The verse calls every reader to abandon self-exaltation and align with the inevitable triumph of the Lord. Humility today positions us on the right side of history tomorrow, when “the LORD alone will be exalted.” (17) And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down.--Iteration is used as the most solemn form of emphasis. That was the burden of the prophet's song.Verse 17. - The loftiness of man. 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 Exodus 15:1, 21; Psalm evil. 8, 15, 21, 31), and perhaps comes in for rhythmical reasons, to the detriment of the sense.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So the prideגַּבְה֣וּת (gaḇ·hūṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1365: Haughtiness of man הָאָדָ֔ם (hā·’ā·ḏām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being will be brought low, וְשַׁח֙ (wə·šaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7817: To bow, be bowed down, crouch and the loftiness ר֣וּם (rūm) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7312: Height, haughtiness of men אֲנָשִׁ֑ים (’ă·nā·šîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person will be humbled; וְשָׁפֵ֖ל (wə·šā·p̄êl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8213: To be or become low, to be abased the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel alone לְבַדּ֖וֹ (lə·ḇad·dōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of will be exalted וְנִשְׂגַּ֧ב (wə·niś·gaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7682: To be, lofty, inaccessible, safe, strong in that הַהֽוּא׃ (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day, בַּיּ֥וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day Links Isaiah 2:17 NIVIsaiah 2:17 NLT Isaiah 2:17 ESV Isaiah 2:17 NASB Isaiah 2:17 KJV Isaiah 2:17 BibleApps.com Isaiah 2:17 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 2:17 Chinese Bible Isaiah 2:17 French Bible Isaiah 2:17 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 2:17 The loftiness of man shall be bowed (Isa Isi Is) |
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