Isaiah 5:15

King James Version:

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And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled:

Complete Jewish Bible:

The masses are lowered, the nobles are humbled - proud looks will be brought down.

Berean Standard Bible:

So mankind will be brought low, and each man humbled; the arrogant will lower their eyes.

American Standard Version:

And the mean man is bowed down, and the great man is humbled, and the eyes of the lofty are humbled:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the mean man^{H120} shall be brought down^{H7817}, and the mighty man^{H376} shall be humbled^{H8213}, and the eyes^{H5869} of the lofty^{H1364} shall be humbled^{H8213}:

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Commentary for Isaiah 5:15

Isaiah 5:15 is part of a larger poetic passage known as the "Song of the Vineyard," which spans from Isaiah 5:1-7. This song is an allegory in which God's relationship with Israel is likened to a vineyard owner's care for his vineyard. The vineyard, despite being lovingly tended, yields only wild grapes, symbolizing the people's unfaithfulness and failure to produce the fruits of justice and righteousness that God expects.

In the broader context of Isaiah 5, the prophet Isaiah is delivering a series of woes (judgments) against the people of Judah for their sins. These woes address various social injustices and moral failings, such as greed, corruption, and the exploitation of the poor. The verse in question, Isaiah 5:15, continues this theme of judgment, emphasizing that those who are arrogant and powerful, who have exalted themselves at the expense of others, will be brought low. The phrase "the mean man shall be brought down" suggests that the humble or oppressed will be exalted, while "the mighty man shall be humbled" and "the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled" indicates that the proud and powerful will face a fall.

This verse reflects a common biblical theme of reversal of fortunes, where God intervenes to correct injustices and restore balance. It also highlights the biblical principle that true strength and honor come from humility before God, rather than from human power or status. Historically, this message would have resonated with the people of Judah during Isaiah's time, as they faced internal moral decay and the looming threat of foreign invasion—events that ultimately led to the Babylonian exile. Isaiah's prophecies served as a call to repentance and a reminder that God's justice would prevail over human arrogance and wrongdoing.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H120
   There are 581 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָדָם
   Transliteration: ʼâdâm
   Pronunciation: aw-dawm'
   Description: from אָדַם; ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.); [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person.
   
2. Strong's Number: H7817
   There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁחַח
   Transliteration: shâchach
   Pronunciation: shaw-khakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to sink or depress (reflexive or causative); bend, bow (down), bring (cast) down, couch, humble self, be (bring) low, stoop.
   
3. Strong's Number: H376
   There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אִישׁ
   Transliteration: ʼîysh
   Pronunciation: eesh
   Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה.
   
4. Strong's Number: H8213
   There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁפֵל
   Transliteration: shâphêl
   Pronunciation: shaw-fale'
   Description: a primitive root; to depress or sink (expectation figuratively, to humiliate, intransitive or transitive); abase, bring (cast, put) down, debase, humble (self), be (bring, lay, make, put) low(-er).
   
5. Strong's Number: H5869
   There are 830 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַיִן
   Transliteration: ʻayin
   Pronunciation: ah'-yin
   Description: probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape); affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves).
   
6. Strong's Number: H1364
   There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גָּבֹהַּ
   Transliteration: gâbôahh
   Pronunciation: gaw-bo'-ah
   Description: or גָּבוֹהַּ; (fully) from גָּבַהּ; elevated (or elated), powerful, arrogant; haughty, height, high(-er), lofty, proud, [idiom] exceeding proudly.