Bible Strands
Isaiah 2:15
against every high tower, against every fortified wall,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The prophet Isaiah pronounces a declaration of divine judgment against human arrogance and worldly power. This statement occurs within a broader oracle describing the day of the Lord's coming to humble all exalted things.
The words — The Hebrew migdal gavoah (מִגְדָּל גָּבֹהַּ) literally means "high tower," paired with chomah betzurah (חוֹמָה בְצוּרָה), meaning "fortified wall." These terms specify the exact man-made structures that will be targeted.
The thread — This pattern of toppling fortified structures appears in Isaiah 25:12, where a high-walled fortress is brought down to the dust. The surrounding verses (Isaiah 2:14–16) extend this judgment to tall mountains, high hills, and stately ships, establishing a consistent theme of divine leveling.
Why it lands — The text states that no human defense or architectural achievement escapes divine judgment. It requires readers to abandon reliance on self-made security and acknowledge that all exaltation is subject to God's authority.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And upon every high tower, and upon every fenced wall,
Cross-references
- Isaiah 25:12 The high-walled fortress will be brought down, cast to the ground, into the dust.