New International Version They will flee to caverns in the rocks and to the overhanging crags from the fearful presence of the LORD and the splendor of his majesty, when he rises to shake the earth. New Living Translation while they crawl away into caverns and hide among the jagged rocks in the cliffs. They will try to escape the terror of the LORD and the glory of his majesty as he rises to shake the earth. English Standard Version to enter the caverns of the rocks and the clefts of the cliffs, from before the terror of the LORD, and from the splendor of his majesty, when he rises to terrify the earth. Berean Standard Bible They will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. Berean Literal Bible to go into the crevices of the rocks, and into the clefts of the cliffs, before the face of the dread of YHWH and the glory of His majesty, in His rising to shake the earth. King James Bible To go into the clefts of the rocks, and into the tops of the ragged rocks, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth. New King James Version To go into the clefts of the rocks, And into the crags of the rugged rocks, From the terror of the LORD And the glory of His majesty, When He arises to shake the earth mightily. New American Standard Bible In order to go into the clefts of the rocks and the crannies of the cliffs Before the terror of the LORD and the splendor of His majesty, When He arises to terrify the earth. NASB 1995 In order to go into the caverns of the rocks and the clefts of the cliffs Before the terror of the LORD and the splendor of His majesty, When He arises to make the earth tremble. NASB 1977 In order to go into the caverns of the rocks and the clefts of the cliffs, Before the terror of the LORD and the splendor of His majesty, When He arises to make the earth tremble. Legacy Standard Bible In order to go into the caverns of the rocks and the clefts of the cliffs Before the dread of Yahweh and the splendor of His majesty, When He arises to make the earth tremble. Amplified Bible To go into the caverns of the rocks and into the clefts of the [ragged] cliffs [as they flee] From the terror and dread of the LORD and the splendor of His majesty, When He arises to terrify the earth. Berean Annotated Bible They will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD {YHWH} and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. Christian Standard Bible They will go into the caves of the rocks and the crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD and from his majestic splendor, when he rises to terrify the earth. Holman Christian Standard Bible They will go into the caves of the rocks and the crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD and from His majestic splendor, when He rises to terrify the earth. American Standard Version to go into the caverns of the rocks, and into the clefts of the ragged rocks, from before the terror of Jehovah, and from the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake mightily the earth. Contemporary English Version The LORD will be fearsome, marvelous, and glorious when he comes to terrify people on earth--they will hide in caves and in the hills. English Revised Version to go into the caverns of the rocks, and into the clefts of the ragged rocks, from before the terror of the LORD, and from the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake mightily the earth. GOD'S WORD® Translation They will go into caves in the rocks and into cracks in the cliffs because of the LORD's terrifying presence and the honor of his majesty when he rises to terrify the earth. Good News Translation When the LORD comes to shake the earth, people will hide in holes and caves in the rocky hills to try to escape from his anger and to hide from his power and glory. International Standard Version They will enter caverns in the rocks and clefts in the cliffs, to escape the terror of the LORD and to escape the splendor of his majesty, when he arises to terrorize the earth. NET Bible so they themselves can go into the crevices of the rocky cliffs and the openings under the rocky overhangs, trying to escape the dreadful judgment of the LORD and his royal splendor, when he rises up to terrify the earth. New Heart English Bible to go into the caverns of the rocks, and into the clefts of the ragged rocks, from before the terror of the LORD, and from the glory of his majesty, when he arises to shake the earth mightily. Webster's Bible Translation To go into the clefts of the rocks, and into the tops of the ragged rocks, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThey will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. World English Bible to go into the caverns of the rocks, and into the clefts of the ragged rocks, from before the terror of Yahweh, and from the glory of his majesty, when he arises to shake the earth mightily. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTo enter into cavities of the rocks, "" And into clefts of the high places, "" Because of the fear of YHWH, "" And because of the honor of His excellence, "" In His rising to terrify the earth. Berean Literal Bible to go into the crevices of the rocks, and into the clefts of the cliffs, before the face of the dread of YHWH and the glory of His majesty, in His rising to shake the earth. Young's Literal Translation To enter into cavities of the rocks, And into clefts of the high places, Because of the fear of Jehovah, And because of the honour of His excellency, In His rising to terrify the earth. Smith's Literal Translation To go into the clefts of the rocks, and into the fissures of the rocks from the face of the fear of Jehovah, and from the splendor of his majesty in his rising to terrify the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he shall go into the clefts of rocks, and into the holes of stones from the face of the fear of the Lord, and from the glory of his majesty, when he shall rise up to strike the earth. Catholic Public Domain Version And so he will go into the clefts of the rocks, and into the caverns of stone, from the presence of the dread of the Lord, and from the glory of his majesty, when he will have risen up to strike the earth. New American Bible And they shall go into caverns in the rocks and into crevices in the cliffs, At the terror of the LORD and the splendor of his majesty, as he rises to overawe the earth. New Revised Standard Version to enter the caverns of the rocks and the clefts in the crags, from the terror of the LORD, and from the glory of his majesty, when he rises to terrify the earth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTo go into the caves of the rocks, and into the clefts of the ragged rocks, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he arises to conquer the earth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated To enter into caves of flint and into cliffs of stone from before the awe of LORD JEHOVAH and from the excellence of his strength, whenever he rises to tread the Earth OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917To go into the clefts of the rocks, And into the crevices of the crags, From before the terror of the LORD, And from the glory of His majesty, When he ariseth to shake mightily the earth. Brenton Septuagint Translation to enter into the caverns of the solid rock, and into the clefts of the rocks, for fear of the Lord, and by reason of the glory of his might, when he shall arise to strike terribly the earth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Day of Reckoning…20In that day men will cast away to the moles and bats their idols of silver and gold—the idols they made to worship. 21They will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. 22Put no more trust in man, who has only the breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he?… Cross References They will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, Obadiah 1:3 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?’ Revelation 6:15-16 Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. / And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. away from the terror of the LORD Isaiah 8:13 The LORD of Hosts is the One you shall regard as holy. Only He should be feared; only He should be dreaded. Hebrews 10:31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. and from the splendor of His majesty, Psalm 145:5 the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works. Psalm 96:6 Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary. when He rises to shake the earth. Haggai 2:6-7 For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land. / I will shake all the nations, and they will come with all their treasures, and I will fill this house with glory, says the LORD of Hosts. Hebrews 12:26-27 At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.” / The words “Once more” signify the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that the unshakable may remain. Isaiah 2:10 Go into the rocks and hide in the dust from the terror of the LORD and the splendor of His majesty. Isaiah 2:19 Men will flee to caves in the rocks and holes in the ground, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. Hosea 10:8 The high places of Aven will be destroyed—it is the sin of Israel; thorns and thistles will overgrow their altars. Then they will say to the mountains, “Cover us!” and to the hills, “Fall on us!” Luke 23:30 At that time ‘they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!” and to the hills, “Cover us!”’ Revelation 9:6 In those days men will seek death and will not find it; they will long to die, but death will escape them. Micah 7:17 They will lick the dust like a snake, like reptiles slithering on the ground. They will come trembling from their strongholds in the presence of the LORD our God; they will tremble in fear of You. Isaiah 13:13 Therefore I will make the heavens tremble, and the earth will be shaken from its place at the wrath of the LORD of Hosts on the day of His burning anger. Isaiah 24:21-22 In that day the LORD will punish the host of heaven above and the kings of the earth below. / They will be gathered together like prisoners in a pit. They will be confined to a dungeon and punished after many days. Treasury of Scripture To go into the clefts of the rocks, and into the tops of the ragged rocks, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he rises to shake terribly the earth. go Isaiah 2:10,19 Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty… Exodus 33:22 And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by: Job 30:6 To dwell in the clifts of the valleys, in caves of the earth, and in the rocks. Jump to Previous Arise Arises Ariseth Caverns Clefts Cliffs Cover Cracks Crags Crevices Earth Enter Excellency Fear Flee Glory High Holes Honour Majesty Mightily Order Places Power Rises Rising Rocks Shake Shaking Splendor Strength Terribly Terrify Terror Tops TrembleJump to Next Arise Arises Ariseth Caverns Clefts Cliffs Cover Cracks Crags Crevices Earth Enter Excellency Fear Flee Glory High Holes Honour Majesty Mightily Order Places Power Rises Rising Rocks Shake Shaking Splendor Strength Terribly Terrify Terror Tops TrembleIsaiah 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 They will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, As the LORD’s judgment falls, people will abandon their possessions and seek shelter in caves and mountain clefts. Places that once seemed secure will offer no true refuge from the God they have rejected. Oba 1:3 The pride of your heart has deceived you,… away from the terror of the LORD His appearing will expose human pride and rebellion. Those who refused to fear Him in repentance will be overcome by dread when His judgment arrives. Isa 8:13 The LORD of Hosts is the One you shall regard as holy.… and from the splendor of His majesty, The glory of the LORD will reveal the emptiness of idols and the weakness of human power. His royal authority cannot be resisted or escaped. Psa 145:5 The glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will… when He rises to shake the earth. God will intervene openly in judgment, bringing down all that exalts itself against Him and overturning the false securities of the nations. Hag 2:6-7 For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Once more… 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 the coming of the Messiah and the future judgment and restoration of Israel. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who is depicted as majestic and powerful, capable of shaking the earth and instilling terror in those who oppose Him. 3. The People Those who are fleeing represent humanity's response to God's judgment. They seek refuge in natural formations, indicating a desire to escape divine wrath. 4. Caverns and Cliffs These natural formations symbolize places of refuge and hiding, yet they are ultimately inadequate against the power of God. 5. The Earthquake A metaphorical or literal shaking of the earth, representing God's intervention and judgment upon the world. Teaching Points The Inevitability of God's JudgmentGod's judgment is certain and unavoidable. No earthly refuge can protect against His righteous wrath. The Majesty and Power of God The splendor of God's majesty is overwhelming. Recognizing His power should lead to reverence and awe. The Futility of Human Efforts to Escape God Human attempts to hide from God are futile. True refuge is found only in repentance and faith in Him. The Call to Repentance This passage serves as a warning and a call to repentance. It urges individuals to turn to God before the day of judgment arrives. Living in Light of God's Sovereignty Understanding God's sovereignty should influence how we live daily, encouraging us to align our lives with His will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 2:21?2. How does Isaiah 2:21 illustrate the futility of idol worship in our lives? 3. What does "flee to caverns" reveal about human response to God's judgment? 4. How can Isaiah 2:21 deepen our understanding of God's sovereignty over creation? 5. What New Testament teachings align with Isaiah 2:21's message on idolatry? 6. How can we apply Isaiah 2:21 to avoid modern-day idolatry in our lives? 7. What does Isaiah 2:21 reveal about humanity's relationship with idols and material possessions? 8. How does Isaiah 2:21 challenge our understanding of divine judgment and human pride? 9. What historical context influenced the message of Isaiah 2:21? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 2? (21) To go into the clefts of the rocks . . .--Comp. for the phrase, Exodus 33:22. The picture of Isaiah 2:19 is reproduced, with some noticeable variations. As men feel shock after shock of the earthquake, and see the flashing fires, and hear the crash of the thunder, they leave the larger caverns in which they had at first sought shelter, and where they have left the idols that were once so precious, and fly to the smaller and higher openings, the "clefts of the rocks," and the rents of the crags, in their unspeakable panic.Verse 21. - To go into; or, as they go into; i.e. "as they make their escape, they shall fling the idols away." The clefts of the rocks (comp. Exodus 33:22, the only other passage of Scripture where the word occurs). The tops of the ragged rocks; rather, the rents, or crevices. The idea of hiding themselves from the awful majesty of God is kept up throughout (cf. vers. 10 and 19; and see also Luke 23:30). Isaiah 2:21 paints a vivid, literal snapshot of the coming Day when God visibly intervenes in human history. Terrified people will scramble into caves and cliffs, desperate to escape the holiness and majesty they once ignored. No hiding place will suffice; only humble repentance and faith can shelter anyone from the Lord who shakes the earth. The passage urges every reader to trade futile self-made refuges for the sure refuge found in Him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They will fleeלָבוֹא֙ (lā·ḇō·w) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to caverns בְּנִקְר֣וֹת (bə·niq·rō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 5366: A hole, crevice in the rocks הַצֻּרִ֔ים (haṣ·ṣu·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6697: A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge and crevices וּבִסְעִפֵ֖י (ū·ḇis·‘i·p̄ê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5585: A fissure, a bough in the cliffs, הַסְּלָעִ֑ים (has·sə·lā·‘îm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5553: A craggy rock away from מִפְּנֵ֞י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the terror פַּ֤חַד (pa·ḥaḏ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6343: A, alarm of the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and from the splendor וּמֵהֲדַ֣ר (ū·mê·hă·ḏar) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1926: Magnificence, ornament, splendor of His majesty, גְּאוֹנ֔וֹ (gə·’ō·w·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1347: Arrogance, majesty, ornament when He rises בְּקוּמ֖וֹ (bə·qū·mōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand to shake לַעֲרֹ֥ץ (la·‘ă·rōṣ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6206: To cause to tremble, tremble the earth. הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Additonal Resources Isaiah 2:21 Blue Letter BibleIsaiah 2:21 Bible Gateway Isaiah 2:21 Bible.com Isaiah 2:21 NIV |
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