Isaiah 2:19 Meaning and Explanation
“And they shall go into the holes of the rocks, and into the caves of the earth, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth.”
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Read Full Chapter →People will hide in rocks and caves in fear of God's majesty and power.
The Context of Isaiah 2:19
Description of people's desperate flight from God's appearing.
What Does Isaiah 2:19 Mean?
Echoing verse 10, the terror of God's appearing becomes physical reality. People frantically seek holes and caves as refuge, but no hiding place protects those who have rejected God. The magnitude of God's power—enough to "shake terribly the earth"—is the context for their flight.
The fear described is not reverence but terror. Those who should have walked in God's light now flee from His presence. The consequence of rejecting God's ways is unbearable exposure to His majesty and power.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 2:19
What does Isaiah 2:19 mean?
People will hide in rocks and caves in fear of God's majesty and power.
What is the context of Isaiah 2:19?
Description of people's desperate flight from God's appearing.