Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He humbles those who dwell on high, he lays the lofty city low; he levels it to the ground and casts it down to the dust. New Living Translation He humbles the proud and brings down the arrogant city. He brings it down to the dust. English Standard Version For he has humbled the inhabitants of the height, the lofty city. He lays it low, lays it low to the ground, casts it to the dust. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust. New King James Version For He brings down those who dwell on high, The lofty city; He lays it low, He lays it low to the ground, He brings it down to the dust. New American Standard Bible “For He has brought low those who dwell on high, the unassailable city; He lays it low, He lays it low to the ground, He casts it to the dust. NASB 1995 “For He has brought low those who dwell on high, the unassailable city; He lays it low, He lays it low to the ground, He casts it to the dust. NASB 1977 “For He has brought low those who dwell on high, the unassailable city; He lays it low, He lays it low to the ground, He casts it to the dust. Legacy Standard Bible For He has laid low those who settle on high, the exalted city; He brings it low, He brings it low to the ground, He casts it to the dust. Amplified Bible “For He has thrown down the [arrogant] ones who dwell on high, the lofty and inaccessible city; He lays it low, He lays it low to the ground, He hurls it to the dust. Christian Standard Bible For he has humbled those who live in lofty places — an inaccessible city. He brings it down; he brings it down to the ground; he throws it to the dust. Holman Christian Standard Bible For He has humbled those who live in lofty places— an inaccessible city. He brings it down; He brings it down to the ground; He throws it to the dust. American Standard Version For he hath brought down them that dwell on high, the lofty city: he layeth it low, he layeth it low even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust. Contemporary English Version God has put down our enemies in their mountain city and rubbed it in the dirt. English Revised Version For he hath brought down them that dwell on high, the lofty city: he layeth it low, he layeth it low even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust. GOD'S WORD® Translation He has brought down those who live high in the towering city. He levels it. He levels it to the ground and throws it into the dust. Good News Translation He has humbled those who were proud; he destroyed the strong city they lived in, and sent its walls crashing into the dust. International Standard Version For he has made drunk the inhabitants of the height, the lofty city. He lays it low to the ground casting it down to the dust, Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible Indeed, the LORD knocks down those who live in a high place, he brings down an elevated town; he brings it down to the ground, he throws it down to the dust. New Heart English Bible For he has brought down those who dwell on high, the lofty city. He lays it low to the ground. He casts it to the dust. Webster's Bible Translation For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust. World English Bible For he has brought down those who dwell on high, the lofty city. He lays it low. He lays it low even to the ground. He brings it even to the dust. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor He bowed down the dwellers on high, "" A city set on high He makes low, "" He makes it low to the earth, "" He causes it to come to the dust, Young's Literal Translation For He bowed down the dwellers on high, A city set on high He maketh low, He maketh it low unto the earth, He causeth it to come unto the dust, Smith's Literal Translation For he bows down those dwelling in height; for the city set up on high he will bring it down; he will bring it down even to the earth; he will cause it to touch even to the dust. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor he shall bring down them that dwell on high, the high city he shall lay low. He shall bring it down even to the ground, he shall pull it down even to the dust. Catholic Public Domain Version For he will bend down those living in the heights. He will bring low the lofty city. He will lower it, even to the ground. He will tear it down, even to the dust. New American Bible He humbles those who dwell on high, the lofty city he brings down, Brings it down to the ground, levels it to the dust. New Revised Standard Version For he has brought low the inhabitants of the height; the lofty city he lays low. He lays it low to the ground, casts it to the dust. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe brings down those that dwell on high; the lofty city, he shall lay it low, even to the ground; he brings it even to the dust. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because he shall humble the dwellers in the high place, and the mighty city he shall lay low unto the ground, and he shall bring it unto the dust! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For He hath brought down them that dwell on high, The lofty city, laying it low, laying it low even to the ground, Bringing it even to the dust. Brenton Septuagint Translation who hast humbled and brought down them that dwell on high thou shalt cast down strong cities, and bring them to the ground. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Song of Trust in God's Provision…4Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. 5For 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. 6Feet trample it down—the feet of the oppressed, the steps of the poor.… 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.” Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 1:52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted 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.” 2 Samuel 22:28 You save an afflicted people, but Your eyes are on the haughty to bring them down. Job 40:11-12 Unleash the fury of your wrath; look on every proud man and bring him low. / Look on every proud man and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand. Psalm 18:27 For You save an afflicted people, but You humble those with haughty eyes. Psalm 147:6 The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground. Proverbs 29:23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor. Ezekiel 17:24 Then all the trees of the field will know that I am the LORD. I bring the tall tree down and make the low tree tall. I dry up the green tree and make the withered tree flourish. I, the LORD, have spoken, and I have done it.’” Daniel 4:37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride. Matthew 11:23 And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Treasury of Scripture For he brings down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he lays it low; he lays it low, even to the ground; he brings it even to the dust. bringeth Isaiah 2:12 For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low: 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. Isaiah 14:13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: the lofty Isaiah 25:12 And the fortress of the high fort of thy walls shall he bring down, lay low, and bring to the ground, even to the dust. Isaiah 32:19 When it shall hail, coming down on the forest; and the city shall be low in a low place. Isaiah 47:1 Come down, and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon, sit on the ground: there is no throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called tender and delicate. Jump to Previous Bowed Casts Causeth City Crushing Dust Dwell Ground Height High Humbles Inhabitants Layeth Lofty Makes Maketh Pride UnassailableJump to Next Bowed Casts Causeth City Crushing Dust Dwell Ground Height High Humbles Inhabitants Layeth Lofty Makes Maketh Pride UnassailableIsaiah 26 1. Trust in God's ProvisionFor He has humbled those who dwell on high; This phrase emphasizes God's sovereignty and His ability to bring down the proud and powerful. Throughout the Bible, God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). The "high" can refer to those in positions of power and authority who exalt themselves above others and even above God. This humbling is a recurring theme in Scripture, seen in the stories of Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4) and Pharaoh (Exodus 14). It serves as a reminder that no earthly power can stand against God's will. He lays the lofty city low. He brings it down to the ground; He casts it into the dust. Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe sovereign power who humbles the proud and brings down the lofty city. 2. The Lofty City Represents human pride and self-exaltation, often seen as a metaphor for any society or group that elevates itself against God. 3. The Humbling The act of God bringing down those who are proud and self-reliant, emphasizing His authority over human arrogance. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over PrideGod is in control and will not allow human pride to stand against His purposes. We must recognize His authority and submit to His will. The Danger of Self-Exaltation Pride leads to downfall. We should examine our lives for areas where we might be exalting ourselves and seek humility. The Call to Humility As believers, we are called to live humbly before God, acknowledging our dependence on Him in all things. Trust in God's Justice Even when it seems like the proud prosper, we can trust that God will ultimately bring justice and humble those who oppose Him. Living in Light of God's Judgment Understanding that God will humble the proud should motivate us to live righteously and align our lives with His standards.(5) The lofty city, he layeth it low . . .--The "city" is probably the great imperial "city of confusion" that had exalted itself against God and his people. To that city, Moab, in all its pride, was but as a tributary.Verse 5. - He bringeth down; rather, he hath brought down. The redeemed praise God for his past mercies. He brought down in his own good time all the proud and lofty ones who exalted themselves against him and oppressed his saints, making cities desolate (Isaiah 24:10, 12) and giving over their inhabitants to destruction (Isaiah 24:6). Them that dwell on high; i.e. "that exalt themselves." It is net eminence, but pride, that provokes the Divine anger. The heathen judged differently (see Herod., 7:10, § 4). The lofty city (comp. Isaiah 24:10, 12; Isaiah 25:2, 3). The "world-city" (as it has been called); i.e. the idealized stronghold of the adversaries of God in this world, is intended. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction He has humbled הֵשַׁח֙ (hê·šaḥ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7817: To bow, be bowed down, crouch those who dwell יֹשְׁבֵ֣י (yō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry on high— מָר֔וֹם (mā·rō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4791: Altitude He lays יַשְׁפִּילֶ֤נָּה (yaš·pî·len·nāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 8213: To be or become low, to be abased the lofty נִשְׂגָּבָ֑ה (niś·gā·ḇāh) Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 7682: To be, lofty, inaccessible, safe, strong city {low}. קִרְיָ֖ה (qir·yāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7151: A town, city He brings it down יַשְׁפִּילָהּ֙ (yaš·pî·lāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 8213: To be or become low, to be abased to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while the ground; אֶ֔רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land He casts יַגִּיעֶ֖נָּה (yag·gî·‘en·nāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike it into עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while the dust. עָפָֽר׃ (‘ā·p̄ār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6083: Dust, clay, earth, mud Links Isaiah 26:5 NIVIsaiah 26:5 NLT Isaiah 26:5 ESV Isaiah 26:5 NASB Isaiah 26:5 KJV Isaiah 26:5 BibleApps.com Isaiah 26:5 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 26:5 Chinese Bible Isaiah 26:5 French Bible Isaiah 26:5 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 26:5 For he has brought down those who (Isa Isi Is) |
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