Isaiah 2:14
And upon all the high mountains, and upon all the hills that are lifted up,
Original Language Analysis
וְעַ֖ל
H5921
וְעַ֖ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
1 of 8
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
2 of 8
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הֶהָרִ֣ים
mountains
H2022
הֶהָרִ֣ים
mountains
Strong's:
H2022
Word #:
3 of 8
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
הָרָמִ֑ים
And upon all the high
H7311
הָרָמִ֑ים
And upon all the high
Strong's:
H7311
Word #:
4 of 8
to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
וְעַ֖ל
H5921
וְעַ֖ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
5 of 8
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
6 of 8
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
Cross References
Isaiah 40:4Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain:Isaiah 30:25And there shall be upon every high mountain, and upon every high hill, rivers and streams of waters in the day of the great slaughter, when the towers fall.
Historical Context
Judean worship at high places persisted despite reforms, combining authentic Yahweh worship with pagan elements. These 'high' sites symbolized proximity to deity but represented rebellion against centralized temple worship.
Questions for Reflection
- What 'high mountains' of achievement or status do we erect that must be brought low?
- How does the eschatological leveling of all pride shape present pursuit of humility?
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Analysis & Commentary
High mountains and lifted hills continue the vertical imagery of human exaltation. Mountains, often sites of idolatrous high places (1 Kings 14:23), represent both geographical prominence and spiritual presumption. The 'day of the LORD' will level all such elevation, fulfilling Isaiah 40:4's eschatological topography where 'every mountain and hill shall be made low.' This anticipates the ultimate leveling when Christ alone is exalted (Revelation 21:1), demonstrating that created height must bow before divine majesty.