Isaiah 26:5
Isaiah 26:5 Meaning and Explanation
“For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, even to the dust.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God humbles those who rely on their own elevation and pride.
The Context of Isaiah 26:5
God opposes those who trust in their own strength and status rather than in Him.
What Does Isaiah 26:5 Mean?
The ''lofty city'' and those dwelling on high represent human pride and self-sufficiency. God's action of bringing them low illustrates His authority over human ambition and self-exaltation.
The repetition—''layeth it low'' twice—emphasizes the thoroughness and certainty of this humbling. It extends to dust, the ultimate symbol of human limitation and mortality.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 26:5
What does Isaiah 26:5 mean?
God humbles those who rely on their own elevation and pride.
What is the context of Isaiah 26:5?
God opposes those who trust in their own strength and status rather than in Him.