Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 3:8
Isaiah 3:8. For Jerusalem is ruined— The fourth member of the second part of this discourse begins here, which contains the justification and explanation of the divine judgment hitherto set forth, and may be thus divided: The first part is general, against the whole people, whose manners are described, Isa 3:8-9 and the event is set forth, Isaiah 3:10-11. The second is particular, against the rulers of the people, whose state and vices are set forth, Isaiah 3:12-15. The third taxes the pride,... read more
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 3:6-7
Isaiah 3:6-7. When a man, &c.— In these verses the description of the confused state of the nation, mentioned in the fifth verse, is continued under an elegant figure, whereby the government, which otherwise is anxiously sought after, is refused by a person to whom it is offered. I have neither clothing nor bread, means, that he had not what was sufficient for sustaining the dignity and the expence of government. See chap. Isaiah 22:21. And the phrase, I will not be an healer, means, that... read more