Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 26:5 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Isaiah 26:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 26 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust.”
Isaiah 26:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 26:5
"For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust." This verse explains why God is trustworthy (note the causal "for")—He brings down every competing power. The repetitive structure hammers home God's sovereign reversal of human pride. "He bringeth down them that dwell on high" (כִּי הֵשַׁח יֹשְׁבֵי מָרוֹם/ki heshach yoshvei marom)—heshach means to bow down, bring low, humble. Yoshvei marom (dwellers on high) refers both to literal elevated cities built for defense and to proud people exalting ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 26:5
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“a dwelling place for jackals”
“saying”
“and bring him low.”
“and the wicked for their iniquity. I will cause the arrogance of the proud to cease”
“Thus shall Babylon sink”
“I am against you”
“and sit in the dust”
“like one who swims spreads out hands to swim”
“I will ascend into heaven! I will exalt my throne above the stars of God! I will sit on the mountain of assembly, in the far north!,For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:, וְאַתָּה אָמַרְתָּ בִלְבָבְךָ הַשָּׁמַיִם אֶעֱלֶה מִמַּעַל לְכוֹכְבֵי־אֵל אָרִים כִּסְאִי וְאֵשֵׁב בְּהַר־מוֹעֵד בְּיַרְכְּתֵי צָפוֹן׃ ,And thou saidst in thy heart: I will ascend into heaven”
“and the city is leveled completely.”