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What Does Isaiah 2:7 Mean?

Isaiah 2:7 in the King James Version says “Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither is there any end of their treasures; their land is also full of hors...” — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“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:”

Isaiah 2:7 · KJV

Context

5

O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD.

6

Therefore thou hast forsaken thy people the house of Jacob, because they be replenished from the east, and are soothsayers like the Philistines, and they please themselves in the children of strangers. from: or, more than the please: or, abound with the

7

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:

8

Their land also is full of idols; they worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made:

9

And the mean man boweth down, and the great man humbleth himself: therefore forgive them not.

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
The accumulation of silver, gold, horses, and chariots represents trust in wealth and military might rather than God (cf. Deuteronomy 17:16-17). The phrase 'neither is there any end' suggests insatiable acquisition, violating contentment and dependence on divine providence. This materialism and militarism reveal functional atheism—living as though security and significance derive from material resources. Jesus later warns that no one can serve both God and mammon (Matthew 6:24), and James indicts hoarding as evidence of misplaced trust (James 5:1-3).

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Historical & Cultural Context

Prosperity under Uzziah and Jotham fostered economic expansion and military buildup. While not inherently sinful, these became idolatrous when they displaced reliance on God, violating Deuteronomic warnings against royal excess.

Reflection Questions

  1. In what ways do we accumulate wealth or resources 'without end,' revealing misplaced security?
  2. How does military or financial strength subtly displace trust in God's providence?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 13 words
וַתִּמָּלֵ֤א1 of 13

“also is full”

H4390

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

אַרְצוֹ֙2 of 13

“Their land”

H776

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

כֶּ֣סֶף3 of 13

“of silver”

H3701

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

וְזָהָ֔ב4 of 13

“and gold”

H2091

gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky

וְאֵ֥ין5 of 13
H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

קֵ֖צֶה6 of 13

“neither is there any end”

H7097

an extremity

לְאֹצְרֹתָ֑יו7 of 13

“of their treasures”

H214

a depository

וַתִּמָּלֵ֤א8 of 13

“also is full”

H4390

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

אַרְצוֹ֙9 of 13

“Their land”

H776

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

סוּסִ֔ים10 of 13

“of horses”

H5483

a horse (as leaping)

וְאֵ֥ין11 of 13
H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

קֵ֖צֶה12 of 13

“neither is there any end”

H7097

an extremity

לְמַרְכְּבֹתָֽיו׃13 of 13

“of their chariots”

H4818

a chariot

Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Isaiah. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Isaiah 2:7 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

Cross-References

Verses related to Isaiah 2:7 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Deuteronomy 17:16-17Psalms 20:7Isaiah 30:16Isaiah 31:1Micah 5:101 Kings 4:26

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