Isaiah 2:9 cpdv — And man has bowed himself down, and so man has become debased. Therefore, you should not forgive them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And man has bowed himself down, and so man has become debased. Therefore, you should not forgive them. "

— Isaiah 2:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 2 — Context

6

For you have cast aside your people, the house of Jacob, because they have been filled up, as in past times, and because they have had soothsayers as the Philistines have, and because they have joined themselves to foreign servants.

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Their land has been filled with silver and gold. And there is no end to their storehouses.

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And their land has been filled with horses. And their four-horse chariots are innumerable. And their land has been filled with idols. They have adored the work of their hands, which their own fingers have made.

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And man has bowed himself down, and so man has become debased. Therefore, you should not forgive them.

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Enter into the rock, and hide in a ditch in the soil, from the presence of the fear of the Lord, and from the glory of his majesty.

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The lofty eyes of man have been humbled, and the haughtiness of men will be bowed down. Then the Lord alone shall be exalted, in that day.

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For the day of the Lord of hosts will prevail over all the proud and self-exalted, and over all the arrogant, and each one shall be humbled,

Isaiah 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 2:9 say?
Isaiah 2:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And man has bowed himself down, and so man has become debased. Therefore, you should not forgive them. ”
Where is Isaiah 2:9 in the Bible?
Isaiah 2:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 2, verse 9.
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 2:9.
What translation should I read Isaiah 2:9 in?
Isaiah 2:9 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 2:9?
Isaiah 2:9 reads (CPDV): “And man has bowed himself down, and so man has become debased. Therefore, you should not forgive them. ” 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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