Isaiah 2:22

Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 2:22

BSB

Put no more trust in man, who has only the breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he?

AKJV

Cease you from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of ?

CPDV

Therefore, rest away from man, whose breath is in his nostrils, for he considers himself to be exalted.

ERV

Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?

NHEB

Stop trusting in man, whose breath is in his nostrils; for of what account is he?

SMT

Cease to you from man of whom the breath is in his nose: for in what was he reckoned?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 2:22

CeaseH2308VerbyefrommanH120Noun MasculinewhosebreathH5397Noun FeminineisinhisnostrilsH639Noun MasculineforwhereinishetobeaccountedofH2803Verb

Commentary for Isaiah 2:22

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Isaiah 2:22

Summary

Humans are temporary and insufficient resources

Event

Exhortation to cease relying on humanity

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC