Isaiah 2:14

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Isaiah 2:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and upon all the high mountains, and upon all the hills that are lifted up,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and upon all the high mountains, and upon all the hills that are lifted up,
Isaiah 2:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Isaiah 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14and upon all the high mountains, and upon all the hills that are lifted up,

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And upon all the high mountains, and upon all the hills [that are] lifted up.] By which may be meant either kingdoms and cities belonging to the Roman jurisdiction, or churches and monasteries, and such like religious houses, and the dissolution of them. (see <661620>Revelation 16:20).”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“high . . . hills--referring to the "high places" on which sacrifices were unlawfully offered, even in Uzziah's (equivalent to Azariah) reign (Kg2 15:4). Also, places of strength, fastnesses in which they trusted, rather than in God; so”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And upon all the high mountains - Judea abounded in lofty mountains, which added much to the grandeur of its natural scenery. Lowth supposes that by mountains and hills are meant here, ‘kingdoms, republics, states, cities;’ but there are probably no parallel places where they have this meaning. The meaning is probably this: high mountains and hills would not only be objects of beauty or grandeur, but also places of defense, and protection. In the caverns and fastnesses of such hills, it would be easy for the people to find refuge when the land was invaded. The meaning of the prophet then is, that the day of God’s vengeance should be upon the places of refuge and strength; the strongly…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Hills - To which men used to betake themselves in times of danger. Isaiah 2:15”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Isa 30:25, Isa 40:4; Psa 68:16, Psa 110:5, Psa 110:6; Co2 10:5 Isaiah 2:16”
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