This phrase warns that pride leads to downfall, a theme echoed throughout Scripture. For example, in Isaiah 14:12-15, the fall of Lucifer is attributed to his pride. Similarly, King Nebuchadnezzar's pride led to his temporary downfall in Daniel 4. Pride is a sin that blinds individuals ...
Old Testament- the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible turning point,landmark,watershed- an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which import...
that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman [is] the man; and the head of Christ [is] God. 11:7 For a man indeed ought not to cover [his] head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. ...
Other prophets have described this fall. The ancient prophet Isaiah poetically described his vision of Lucifer’s premortal rebellion. “How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! For ...