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Isaiah 2:19

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 2:19

Verse 19 of 22

Scripture focus

And they shall go into the holes of the rocks, and into the caves of the earth, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth.

Isaiah 2:19 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 2:19

Theological / Devotional

The holes of the rocks. See on v. 10. Again the picture is one of seeking shelter in the numerous natural caves and rocky crevices of Palestine, which often provided an effective means of escape and defense in times of danger. Compare Hosea 10:8; Rev. 6:15,16.

Shake terribly. Heb. ‘aras, “to suffer a shock,” “to tremble.” A great earthquake is to accompany the return of Christ. Compare Isa. 2:21; Rev. 11:19 ; 16:18. This will bring desolation to all the earth, engulfing large cities, removing islands out of their places and tearing mountains from their foundations. It is the voice of God that causes this shaking in the earth (see GC 637).

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