Isaiah 10:13 · KJV
"For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I am prudent: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man:"
King James Version
What does Isaiah 10:13 mean? →Passage Context
11Shall I not, as I have done unto Samaria and her idols, so do to Jerusalem and her idols?
12Wherefore it shall come to pass, that when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks.
13For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I am prudent: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man:
14And my hand hath found as a nest the riches of the people: and as one gathereth eggs that are left, have I gathered all the earth; and there was none that moved the wing, or opened the mouth, or peeped.
15Shall the axe boast itself against him that heweth therewith? or shall the saw magnify itself against him that shaketh it? as if the rod should shake itself against them that lift it up, or as if the staff should lift up itself, as if it were no wood.
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean for you to acknowledge God's role in your successes?
2
How do you guard against self-reliance?
3
When have you seen the consequences of pride in your life?
Life Application
humility
Practice gratitude by acknowledging God’s role in your achievements. This can help keep pride in check.
relationships
Encourage others by recognizing their contributions and avoiding boastful behavior.
People in This Verse
King of AssyriaOT
The ruler of the Assyrian Empire known for his military conquests and arrogance. His pride leads to divine judgment.
First appearance: Isaiah 10:12
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