Isaiah 2:10
Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty.
Original Language Analysis
בַצּ֔וּר
into the rock
H6697
בַצּ֔וּר
into the rock
Strong's:
H6697
Word #:
2 of 9
properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous)
בֶּֽעָפָ֑ר
thee in the dust
H6083
בֶּֽעָפָ֑ר
thee in the dust
Strong's:
H6083
Word #:
4 of 9
dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud
מִפְּנֵי֙
for
H6440
מִפְּנֵי֙
for
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
5 of 9
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
פַּ֣חַד
fear
H6343
פַּ֣חַד
fear
Strong's:
H6343
Word #:
6 of 9
a (sudden) alarm (properly, the object feared, by implication, the feeling)
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
7 of 9
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
Historical Context
Ancient peoples often fled to rocky caves during invasion. Isaiah uses this familiar imagery to describe inadequate human attempts to escape divine judgment—natural hideouts cannot shelter from supernatural wrath.
Questions for Reflection
- Do you view God's glory as primarily comforting or terrifying, and why?
- What does it mean to find refuge in Christ rather than attempting to hide from God?
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Analysis & Commentary
The command to hide in rocks anticipates the Day of the LORD's terror. The dual fear of divine glory and judgment echoes Moses hiding in the rock (Exodus 33:22). The 'glory of His majesty' emphasizes God's terrifying splendor when manifested in judgment. This theophanic appearance will cause universal terror among the impenitent, foreshadowing Revelation 6:15-17.