Isaiah 2:17

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 2:17

BSB
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,
AKJV
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.
CPDV
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.
ERV
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.
NHEB
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.
SMT
And the haughtiness of man was bowed down, and the height of man was humbled: and Jehovah alone was exalted in that day.

Commentary for Isaiah 2:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 2:17
Summary
Human arrogance eliminated while God stands supreme
Event
Humbling of human pride
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Judgment