Isaiah 2:9

“And the mean man boweth down, and the great man humbleth himself: therefore forgive them not.”

"And the mean man boweth down, and the great man humbleth himself: therefore forgive them not." - Isaiah 2:9
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What does Isaiah 2:9 mean?

Isaiah 2:9 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And the mean man boweth down, and the great man humbleth himself: therefore forgive them not." This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of Isaiah, which is one of the major prophets in the Old Testament. The…

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Humility in the Presence of God: A Call to Reflection

The verse from Isaiah 2:9 (KJV) states, "And the mean man boweth down, and the great man humbleth himself: therefore forgive them not." At first glance, this passage may appear a commentary on the attitudes of the humble versus the proud, as well as the contrast between the…

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A Prayer for Humility and Forgiveness

Heavenly Father, As we gather in Your presence, we come with hearts full of reverence and thanksgiving. We are reminded of the profound words of Isaiah 2:9: "And the mean man boweth down, and the great man humbleth himself: therefore forgive them not." Lord, this verse stirs…

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