Verse

Isaiah 2:13

ESV against all the cedars of Lebanon, lofty and lifted up; and against all the oaks of Bashan;
NIV for all the cedars of Lebanon, tall and lofty, and all the oaks of Bashan,
NASB And it will be against all the cedars of Lebanon that are lofty and lifted up, Against all the oaks of Bashan,
CSB against all the cedars of Lebanon, lofty and lifted up, against all the oaks of Bashan,
NLT He will cut down the tall cedars of Lebanon and all the mighty oaks of Bashan.
KJV And upon all the cedars of Lebanon, that are high and lifted up, and upon all the oaks of Bashan,
NKJV Upon all the cedars of Lebanon that are high and lifted up, And upon all the oaks of Bashan;

What does Isaiah 2:13 mean?

What high and mighty things do human beings put their trust in instead of the Lord of hosts? Isaiah begins to list some of these items (Isaiah 2:14–18). In every case, the day of the Lord will come and bring those things low.

He begins with mighty trees, those of Lebanon and Bashan. These sizable trees were used to make powerful structures; they were sources of beauty and protection. The Lord is greater than such trees. Human beings may put their trust in large, natural wonders. They may feel that resources and wealth can make them secure (Proverbs 11:28; Psalm 49:5–6), but the Lord can quickly and easily bring their destruction (Psalm 20:7; 33:17).
Expand
Expand
Expand
What is the Gospel?
Download the app: