Isaiah 2:15 net — for every high tower, for every fortified wall,

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"for every high tower, for every fortified wall,"

— Isaiah 2:15, NET Bible

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Isaiah 2 — Context

12

Indeed, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies has planned a day of judgment, for all the high and mighty, for all who are proud– they will be humiliated;

13

for all the cedars of Lebanon, that are so high and mighty, for all the oaks of Bashan;

14

for all the tall mountains, for all the high hills,

15

for every high tower, for every fortified wall,

16

for all the large ships, for all the impressive ships.

17

Proud men will be humiliated, arrogant men will be brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day.

18

The worthless idols will be completely eliminated.

Isaiah 2:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 2:15 say?
Isaiah 2:15 in the NET Bible reads: “for every high tower, for every fortified wall,”
Where is Isaiah 2:15 in the Bible?
Isaiah 2:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 2, verse 15.
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 2:15.
What translation should I read Isaiah 2:15 in?
Isaiah 2:15 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 2:15?
Isaiah 2:15 reads (NET): “for every high tower, for every fortified wall,” 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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