Isaiah 2:11 Meaning and Explanation
“The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Human pride will be brought low as God alone is exalted.
The Context of Isaiah 2:11
Vision of the day when all human pride is brought to nothing.
What Does Isaiah 2:11 Mean?
"Lofty looks" and "haughtiness" describe the pride of those who trust in their own power and wisdom. This day reverses human exaltation: the proud are humbled, the lifted up are brought low. The language emphasizes the total reversal of status.
God's aloneness in exaltation becomes the central reality. No human pride, achievement, or power retains standing when God rises to judge. This exaltation of God is inseparable from the humbling of those who have exalted themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 2:11
What does Isaiah 2:11 mean?
Human pride will be brought low as God alone is exalted.
What is the context of Isaiah 2:11?
Vision of the day when all human pride is brought to nothing.