Isaiah 2:9

And the mean man boweth down, and the great man humbleth himself: therefore forgive them not.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 2:9

BSB

So mankind is brought low, and man is humbled-do not forgive them!

AKJV

And the mean man bows down, and the great man humbles himself: therefore forgive them not.

CPDV

And man has bowed himself down, and so man has become debased. Therefore, you should not forgive them.

ERV

And the mean man is bowed down, and the great man is brought low; therefore forgive them not.

NHEB

So people bow down, people are low, therefore do not lift them up.

SMT

And man will bow down, and a man will humble himself, and thou shalt not lift up to them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 2:9

AndthemeanmanH120Noun MasculinebowethdownH7817VerbandthegreatmanH376Noun Masculine humblethH8213VerbhimselfthereforeforgiveH5375Verbthemnot

Commentary for Isaiah 2:9

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

Overview of Isaiah 2:9

Summary

Universal humiliation prevents divine forgiveness

Place

Judah

Event

Rejection of repentance

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC