Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither [is there any] end of their treasures; their land is also full of horses, neither [is there any] end of their chariots:
Their land {H776} also is full {H4390} of silver {H3701} and gold {H2091}, neither is there any end {H7097} of their treasures {H214}; their land {H776} is also full {H4390} of horses {H5483}, neither is there any end {H7097} of their chariots {H4818}:
Their land is full of silver and gold; They have no end of treasures. Their land is full of horses; They have no end of chariots.
Their land is full of silver and gold, with no limit to their treasures; their land is full of horses, with no limit to their chariots.
And their land is full of silver and gold, neither is there any end of their treasures; their land also is full of horses, neither is there any end of their chariots.
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Deuteronomy 17:16
But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way. -
Deuteronomy 17:17
Neither shall he multiply wives to himself, that his heart turn not away: neither shall he greatly multiply to himself silver and gold. -
Isaiah 30:16
But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee: and, We will ride upon the swift; therefore shall they that pursue you be swift. -
Isaiah 31:1
¶ Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD! -
Psalms 20:7
Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. -
Micah 5:10
And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD, that I will cut off thy horses out of the midst of thee, and I will destroy thy chariots: -
Jeremiah 5:27
As a cage is full of birds, so [are] their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great, and waxen rich.
Isaiah 2:7 describes the abundant material wealth and military power of the land of Judah (or Israel), setting the stage for the divine judgment prophesied in the surrounding verses. The KJV text states, "Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither [is there any] end of their treasures; their land is also full of horses, neither [is there any] end of their chariots:"
Context
This verse is deeply embedded within Isaiah's prophetic message, specifically following the glorious vision of God's future kingdom and the exaltation of Jerusalem as a spiritual center in Isaiah 2:1-5. Immediately after this hopeful outlook, Isaiah shifts to the present reality of Judah's spiritual decay. Verses 6-9 detail the reasons for God's impending judgment: their reliance on foreign customs (Isaiah 2:6), excessive wealth, military might, and pervasive idolatry (Isaiah 2:8). This accumulation of earthly power and riches is presented not as a blessing, but as a sign of their misplaced trust, leading to pride and a turning away from the Lord.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The Hebrew word for "full" (מָלֵא - male') is repeated, emphasizing the overwhelming abundance of these earthly possessions. The phrase "neither is there any end" (וְאֵין קֵצֶה - wə'ein qetsēh) underscores the seemingly limitless nature of their treasures and military assets. This repetition and emphasis highlight the extreme degree to which Judah had invested its trust in these things, making their reliance on them explicit and pronounced.
Related Scriptures
The theme of trusting in wealth and military might instead of God is a recurring one in the Bible:
Practical Application
Isaiah 2:7 serves as a timeless warning against placing ultimate trust in material possessions, economic prosperity, or national strength. While wealth and security are not inherently evil, they become problematic when they replace God as the source of our hope and confidence. For individuals, this means examining where our true security lies – is it in our bank accounts, careers, or possessions? For nations, it prompts reflection on whether military might and economic power overshadow spiritual and moral foundations. The verse calls us to remember that true peace and lasting security come only from a humble reliance on God, encouraging us to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.