Isaiah 2:9 web — Man is brought low, and mankind is humbled; therefore don't forgive them.

World English Bible

"Man is brought low, and mankind is humbled; therefore don't forgive them."

— Isaiah 2:9, World English Bible

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Isaiah 2 — Context

6

For you have forsaken your people, the house of Jacob, because they are filled from the east, with those who practice divination like the Philistines, and they clasp hands with the children of foreigners.

7

Their land is full of silver and gold, neither is there any end of their treasures. Their land also is full of horses, neither is there any end of their chariots.

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Their land also is full of idols. They worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made.

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Man is brought low, and mankind is humbled; therefore don't forgive them.

10

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

11

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

12

For there will be a day of Yahweh of Armies for all that is proud and haughty, and for all that is lifted up; and it shall be brought low:

Isaiah 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 2:9 say?
Isaiah 2:9 in the World English Bible reads: “Man is brought low, and mankind is humbled; therefore don't 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 (WEB): “Man is brought low, and mankind is humbled; therefore don't 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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