Isaiah 2:15

15 for every lofty tower and every fortified wall,

Isaiah 2:15 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
15 And upon every high tower, and upon every fenced wall,
English Standard Version (ESV)
15 against every high tower, and against every fortified wall;
New Living Translation (NLT)
15 He will break down every high tower and every fortified wall.
The Message Bible (MSG)
15 Against every soaring skyscraper, against all proud obelisks and statues;
American Standard Version (ASV)
15 and upon every lofty tower, and upon every fortified wall,
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
15 against every high tower and every fortified wall,
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
15 against every high tower, against every fortified wall,
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
15 He has set it apart for every high tower and every strong wall.

Isaiah 2:15 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 2:15

And upon every high tower, and upon every fenced wall.
] Which may signify everything that serves to support and defend the antichristian hierarchy, particularly the secular powers. The Targum paraphrases it,

``and upon all that dwell in a high tower, and upon all that reside by a fortified wall.''

Isaiah 2:15 In-Context

13 for all the cedars of Lebanon, tall and lofty, and all the oaks of Bashan,
14 for all the towering mountains and all the high hills,
15 for every lofty tower and every fortified wall,
16 for every trading shipand every stately vessel.
17 The arrogance of man will be brought low and human pride humbled; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day,

Cross References 2

  • 1. Isaiah 30:25; Isaiah 32:14; Isaiah 33:18
  • 2. Isaiah 25:2,12; Zephaniah 1:16
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