Isaiah 2:10

10 Go into the rocks, hide in the ground from the fearful presence of the LORDand the splendor of his majesty!

Isaiah 2:10 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
10 Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty.
English Standard Version (ESV)
10 Enter into the rock and hide in the dust from before the terror of the LORD, and from the splendor of his majesty.
New Living Translation (NLT)
10 Crawl into caves in the rocks. Hide in the dust from the terror of the LORD and the glory of his majesty.
The Message Bible (MSG)
10 Head for the hills, hide in the caves From the terror of God, from his dazzling presence.
American Standard Version (ASV)
10 Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, from before the terror of Jehovah, and from the glory of his majesty.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
10 Go in among the rocks and hide underground because of the LORD's terrifying presence and the honor of his majesty.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
10 Go into the rocks and hide in the dust from the terror of the Lord and from His majestic splendor.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
10 Go and hide in caves in the rocks, you people! Hide in holes in the ground. Hide from the terror of the LORD! Hide when he comes in glory and majesty!

Isaiah 2:10 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 2:10

Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust
As it was when Rome Pagan was destroyed, the kings, princes, and freemen called to the rocks to fall on them and hide them, ( Revelation 6:15 Revelation 6:16 ) so it will be at the downfall of Rome Papal, when the kings and merchants of the earth, who have been concerned therewith, will stand afar off, as for fear of her torment, ( Revelation 18:10 Revelation 18:15 )

so for fear of the Lord, and for the glory of his majesty;
lest he should pour out his wrath and vengeance upon them, and be a consuming fire to them, before whose glory and majesty they will not be able to stand; for this is to be understood not of a filial reverence of God, but of a servile fear of punishment; and these words are sarcastically said, suggesting that rocks and mountains will be no protection or security for them.

Isaiah 2:10 In-Context

8 Their land is full of idols; they bow down to the work of their hands, to what their fingers have made.
9 So people will be brought low and everyone humbled— do not forgive them.
10 Go into the rocks, hide in the ground from the fearful presence of the LORDand the splendor of his majesty!
11 The eyes of the arrogant will be humbled and human pride brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day.
12 The LORD Almighty has a day in store for all the proud and lofty, for all that is exalted (and they will be humbled),

Cross References 2

  • 1. ver 19; Nahum 3:11
  • 2. S Psalms 145:12; 2 Thessalonians 1:9; Revelation 6:15-16
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