Isaiah 2:12 asv — For there shall be a day of Jehovah of hosts upon all that is proud and haughty, and upon all that is lifted up; and it…

American Standard Version

"For there shall be a day of Jehovah of hosts upon all that is proud and haughty, and upon all that is lifted up; and it shall be brought low; "

— Isaiah 2:12, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 2 — Context

9

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

10

Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, from before the terror of Jehovah, and from the glory of his majesty.

11

The lofty looks of man shall be brought low, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and Jehovah alone shall be exalted in that day.

12

For there shall be a day of Jehovah of hosts upon all that is proud and haughty, and upon all that is lifted up; and it shall be brought low;

13

and upon all the cedars of Lebanon, that are high and lifted up, and upon all the oaks of Bashan,

14

and upon all the high mountains, and upon all the hills that are lifted up,

15

and upon every lofty tower, and upon every fortified wall,

Isaiah 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 2:12 say?
Isaiah 2:12 in the American Standard Version reads: “For there shall be a day of Jehovah of hosts upon all that is proud and haughty, and upon all that is lifted up; and it shall be brought low; ”
Where is Isaiah 2:12 in the Bible?
Isaiah 2:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 2, verse 12.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 2:12.
What translation should I read Isaiah 2:12 in?
Isaiah 2:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 2:12?
Isaiah 2:12 reads (ASV): “For there shall be a day of Jehovah of hosts upon all that is proud and haughty, and upon all that is lifted up; and it shall be brought low; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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