Isaiah 2:17

17 Human pride will be humbled, and human arrogance will be brought down. Only the LORD will be exalted on that day of judgment.

Isaiah 2:17 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 2:17

And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down
This, with what follows in this verse, is repeated for the confirmation and certainty of it; and also for the further explanation of what is before figuratively and metaphorically expressed. (See Gill on Isaiah 2:11). Jarchi interprets "that day", here spoken of, of the day of judgment; and then indeed every tongue shall confess, whether they will or not, that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father, ( Philippians 2:11 ) .

Isaiah 2:17 In-Context

15 He will break down every high tower and every fortified wall.

16 He will destroy all the great trading ships and every magnificent vessel.

17 Human pride will be humbled, and human arrogance will be brought down. Only the LORD will be exalted on that day of judgment.

18 Idols will completely disappear.

19 When the LORD rises to shake the earth, his enemies will crawl into holes in the ground. They will hide in caves in the rocks from the terror of the LORD and the glory of his majesty.