Isaiah 2:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And upon all the high mountains, and upon all the hills that are lifted up,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And against all the high mountains and all the towering hills,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is saying that even the most impressive and towering natural features will be brought low on His day of judgment.

📚 Historical Context

In the 8th century BC, the prophet Isaiah was delivering messages to the people of Judah during a time of political instability and moral decline, warning of God's judgment on human pride and idolatry. This verse is part of a broader poetic prophecy in Isaiah 2, where high mountains and hills symbolize earthly powers, nations, and arrogant structures that God will humble on the Day of the Lord. It reflects the cultural context of ancient Near Eastern societies, where mountains often represented strength and divine favor, but here they serve as metaphors for anything exalted against God.

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