Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Isaiah 3

78 catchwords587 parallels

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Isaiah 3 . 1 , The great calamities which come by sin; Isaiah 3 . 10 , The different reward of the righteous and wicked; Isaiah 3 . 12 , The oppression and covetousness of the rulers; Isaiah 3 . 16 , The judgments which shall be for the pride of the women; Isaiah 3 . 25 , The general desolation.

Isaiah 3:1

For behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah both supply and support: the whole supply of food and water,

Isaiah 3:1 · BSB

behold1 parallel

the Lord3 parallels

the stay7 parallels

Reciprocal13 parallels

Isaiah 3:2

the mighty man and the warrior, the judge and the prophet, the soothsayer and the elder,

Isaiah 3:2 · BSB

mighty5 parallels

the ancient3 parallels

Reciprocal5 parallels

Isaiah 3:3

the commander of fifty and the dignitary, the counselor, the cunning magician, and the clever enchanter.

Isaiah 3:3 · BSB

captain3 parallels

the honourable man1 parallel

Heb. a man eminent in countenance

eloquent orator2 parallels

or , skilful of speech

Reciprocal7 parallels

Isaiah 3:4

“I will make mere lads their leaders, and children will rule over them.”

Isaiah 3:4 · BSB

children8 parallels

Reciprocal6 parallels

Isaiah 3:5

The people will oppress one another, man against man, neighbor against neighbor; the young will rise up against the old, and the base against the honorable.

Isaiah 3:5 · BSB

the people14 parallels

child4 parallels

base6 parallels

Reciprocal11 parallels

Isaiah 3:6

A man will seize his brother within his father’s house: “You have a cloak—you be our leader! Take charge of this heap of rubble.”

Isaiah 3:6 · BSB

a man3 parallels

Reciprocal6 parallels

Isaiah 3:7

On that day he will cry aloud: “I am not a healer. I have no food or clothing in my house. Do not make me leader of the people!”

Isaiah 3:7 · BSB

swear4 parallels

Heb. lift up the hand

healer5 parallels

Heb. binder up

neither bread2 parallels

Princes and great men in the East , as Sir J. Chardin testifies , are obliged to have a great stock of clothes in readiness for presents on all occasions; and a great quantity of provisions for the table is equally necessary . see

  • 1 Kings 4:22 1 Kings 4 . 23
  • Nehemiah 5:17 Nehemiah 5 . 18. Hence the person desired to undertake the government , alleges as an excuse that he is not able to support the dignity of his station

Isaiah 3:8

For Jerusalem has stumbled and Judah has fallen because they spoke and acted against the LORD, defying His glorious presence.

Isaiah 3:8 · BSB

Jerusalem9 parallels

because12 parallels

to provoke8 parallels

Reciprocal10 parallels

Isaiah 3:9

The expression on their faces testifies against them, and like Sodom they flaunt their sin; they do not conceal it. Woe to them, for they have brought disaster upon themselves.

Isaiah 3:9 · BSB

The show10 parallels

and they declare7 parallels

Woe2 parallels

Reciprocal20 parallels

Isaiah 3:10

Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor.

Isaiah 3:10 · BSB

Say ye9 parallels

they shall eat7 parallels

Reciprocal57 parallels

Isaiah 3:11

Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done.

Isaiah 3:11 · BSB

Woe9 parallels

for the reward5 parallels

given him2 parallels

Heb. done to him

Reciprocal70 parallels

Isaiah 3:12

Youths oppress My people, and women rule over them. O My people, your guides mislead you; they turn you from your paths.

Isaiah 3:12 · BSB

children3 parallels

lead thee4 parallels

or , which call thee blessed

destroy1 parallel

Heb. swallow up

Reciprocal13 parallels

Isaiah 3:13

The LORD arises to contend; He stands to judge the people.

Isaiah 3:13 · BSB

standeth up8 parallels

Reciprocal3 parallels

Isaiah 3:14

The LORD brings this charge against the elders and leaders of His people: “You have devoured the vineyard; the plunder of the poor is in your houses.

Isaiah 3:14 · BSB

enter3 parallels

the ancients2 parallels

ye have eaten7 parallels

or , ye have burnt

Reciprocal6 parallels

Isaiah 3:15

Why do you crush My people and grind the faces of the poor?” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts.

Isaiah 3:15 · BSB

What mean2 parallels

ye beat7 parallels

Reciprocal9 parallels

Isaiah 3:16

The LORD also says: “Because the daughters of Zion are haughty—walking with heads held high and wanton eyes, prancing and skipping as they go, jingling the bracelets on their ankles—

Isaiah 3:16 · BSB

the daughters4 parallels

are haughty7 parallels

Reciprocal22 parallels

wanton eyes Heb. deceiving with their eyes , Or , as messakkaroth ainayim is rendered in the Targum , "painting their eyes with stibium" . for sakar is probably the same as the Chaldee sekar or that import.

mincing or , tripping nicely

and making The Eastern ladies wear on their ankles large rings to which smaller ones are attached , which make a tinkling sound as they move nimbly.

Isaiah 3:17

the Lord will bring sores on the heads of the daughters of Zion, and the LORD will make their foreheads bare.”

Isaiah 3:17 · BSB

smite6 parallels

discover9 parallels

Heb. made naked

Reciprocal7 parallels

Isaiah 3:18

In that day the Lord will take away their finery: their anklets and headbands and crescents;

Isaiah 3:18 · BSB

tinkling ornaments1 parallel

round tires1 parallel

Reciprocal8 parallels

cauls or , networks , Shevisim probably the rich embroidered kerchiefs used to bind on their caps on the head , described by Lady M. W. Montague , Let. 32.

Isaiah 3:19

their pendants, bracelets, and veils;

Isaiah 3:19 · BSB

the bracelets8 parallels

Reciprocal2 parallels

chains or , sweet-balls , Neteephoth earrings or drops; in Arabic , netafaṫ

mufflers or , spangled ornaments

Isaiah 3:20

their headdresses, ankle chains, and sashes; their perfume bottles and charms;

Isaiah 3:20 · BSB

the earrings4 parallels

Lechashim probably amulets

tablets Heb. houses of the soul , Probably perfume boxes , as rendered by Bp. Lowth.

Isaiah 3:21

their signet rings and nose rings;

Isaiah 3:21 · BSB

rings5 parallels

nose jewels5 parallels

Reciprocal1 parallel

Isaiah 3:22

their festive robes, capes, cloaks, and purses;

Isaiah 3:22 · BSB

The changeable suits Machalatzoth probably loose robes , used according to the weather.

Isaiah 3:23

and their mirrors, linen garments, tiaras, and shawls.

Isaiah 3:23 · BSB

glasses1 parallel

fine linen6 parallels

veils3 parallels

Isaiah 3:24

Instead of fragrance there will be a stench; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of styled hair, baldness; instead of fine clothing, sackcloth; instead of beauty, shame.

Isaiah 3:24 · BSB

instead2 parallels

baldness3 parallels

a girding12 parallels

burning6 parallels

Reciprocal8 parallels

Isaiah 3:25

Your men will fall by the sword, and your warriors in battle.

Isaiah 3:25 · BSB

Thy men8 parallels

Reciprocal3 parallels

mighty Heb. might

Isaiah 3:26

And the gates of Zion will lament and mourn; destitute, she will sit on the ground.

Isaiah 3:26 · BSB

her gates2 parallels

shall sit6 parallels

Reciprocal13 parallels

desolate or , emptied , Heb. cleansed

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