For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust.
For he brings down those who live in high places; he makes the proud city fall low. He brings it down to the ground and reduces it to dust.
God is saying that He has the power to humble the proud and mighty, bringing down even the greatest cities and powers to nothing.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 8th century BC, a time when the nation faced threats from powerful empires like Assyria, and his writings often warned of God's judgment on pride and injustice. This verse is part of a song of praise in Isaiah 26, which contrasts human arrogance with God's sovereign power, likely referring to the downfall of exalted cities as a symbol of divine retribution. It fits into the broader biblical narrative of God humbling the proud to restore justice and protect the faithful.
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