Isaiah 2:21

They will run to cracks in the rocks and gaps on the cliffs to try and hide from the terrifying presence of the Lord, from the glory of his majesty, when he arrives to shake the earth.

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In The King James Version

To go into the clefts of the rocks, and into the tops of the ragged rocks, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth.

In Context

20On that day the people will take the idols of silver and gold that they made to worship and throw them away to the rats and the bats.

22Don't bother trusting human beings who only live for a while. How much do they count?

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Cross References

Exodus 33:22“and as my glory goes by I'll put you in a crevice of the rock, and I'll cover you with my hand until I have passed by.

Job 30:6People shouted after them as if they were thieves. They have to live in dangerous ravines, in caves and among the rocks.

Isaiah 2:10Run away into rock caves, hide underground from the terrifying presence of the Lord, from the glory of his majesty.

Isaiah 7:19They will all come and descend on the steep valleys and rock crevices, on all the thorn bushes and waterholes.

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 2:11-22

The Doom of Idolaters. ( b. c. 758.) 10 Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, for fear of the Lord , and for the glory of his majesty. 11 The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day. 12 For the day of the Lord of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low: 13 And upon all the cedars of Lebanon, that are high and lifted up, and upon all… Read the whole commentary →

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