Isaiah 2:19 net — They will go into caves in the rocky cliffs and into holes in the ground, trying to escape the dreadful judgment of the…

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"They will go into caves in the rocky cliffs and into holes in the ground, trying to escape the dreadful judgment of the LORD and his royal splendor, when he rises up to terrify the earth."

— Isaiah 2:19, NET Bible

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Isaiah 2 — Context

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

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

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The worthless idols will be completely eliminated.

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They will go into caves in the rocky cliffs and into holes in the ground, trying to escape the dreadful judgment of the LORD and his royal splendor, when he rises up to terrify the earth.

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At that time men will throw their silver and gold idols, which they made for themselves to worship, into the caves where rodents and bats live,

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so they themselves can go into the crevices of the rocky cliffs and the openings under the rocky overhangs, trying to escape the dreadful judgment of the LORD and his royal splendor, when he rises up to terrify the earth.

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Stop trusting in human beings, whose life’s breath is in their nostrils. For why should they be given special consideration?

Isaiah 2:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 2:19 say?
Isaiah 2:19 in the NET Bible reads: “They will go into caves in the rocky cliffs and into holes in the ground, trying to escape the dreadful judgment of the LORD and his royal splendor, when he rises up to terrify the earth.”
Where is Isaiah 2:19 in the Bible?
Isaiah 2:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 2, verse 19.
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 2:19.
What translation should I read Isaiah 2:19 in?
Isaiah 2:19 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 2:19?
Isaiah 2:19 reads (NET): “They will go into caves in the rocky cliffs and into holes in the ground, trying to escape the dreadful judgment of the LORD and his royal splendor, when he rises up to terrify the earth.” 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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