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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 3:21

Nose-jewels "The jewels of the nostril" - האף נזמי nizmey haaph . Schroederus explains this, as many others do, of jewels, or strings of pearl hanging from the forehead, and reaching to the upper part of the nose; than which nothing can be more ridiculous, as such are seldom seen on an Asiatic face. But it appears from many passages of Holy Scripture that the phrase is to be literally and properly understood of nose-jewels, rings set with jewels hanging from the nostrils, as ear-rings... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 3:1

The Lord, the Lord of hosts (see note on Isaiah 1:24 ). The stay and the staff ; rather, stay and staff . Neither word has the article. The latter is the feminine form of the former; and the intention is to announce that all support of every kind is about to be withdrawn. The whole stay of bread … of water. Mr. Cheyne agrees with Hitzig and Knobel that this clause is probably a gloss on the text, subsequently introduced into it, and a gloss which (lid not proceed from a very... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 3:1

The mission of famines. The words " stay and staff " are by the prophet referred to the two necessaries of life, bread and water. The judgments of God, in the older time, often came in the form of famine and drought; famine as the result of the drought. It was necessary, and it still is necessary, that men should be made to feel their entire dependence upon God for little things as well as great, for common everyday necessities as well as for special days' gifts and mercies. The... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 3:1-7

GOD 'S JUDGMENT UPON JERUSALEM . The general denunciations against Israel of the two preceding chapters are here turned especially against Jerusalem. God will deprive her of all her superior and more honorable classes ( Isaiah 3:1-3 ); and will give her "children" for her rulers ( Isaiah 3:4 ). There will be continued oppression, and the rise of an insolent and undutiful spirit ( Isaiah 3:5 ). Those fit to bear rule will refuse to do so ( Isaiah 3:6 , Isaiah 3:7 ). read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 3:1-7

Many steps in the decay of states. Ruin does not often come on states at once, even when God has determined on it. There are many steps in the fall of a great nation. I. CESSATION OF A SUCCESSION OF GREAT AND WISE MEN . ( Isaiah 3:2 , Isaiah 3:3 .) One of the first marks of decay is a falling off in this succession. When the intervals between one great man and another lengthen; when wise men, capable of giving the state good counsel, grow rare; when mediocrity... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 3:1-8

National and spiritual anarchy. We have a vivid picture here of— I. NATIONAL ANARCHY . 1. Its cause is found in national rebellion against its rightful Lord. "Their tongue and their doings are against the Lord, to provoke the eyes of his glory" ( Isaiah 3:8 ). Sin, both in word and deed, draws down the righteous indignation of God, and, under his just administration, the penalty of iniquity is paid. 2. Its signs are seen in: 3. Its issue . ( Isaiah 3:8 .)... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 3:2

The mighty man, and the man of war ; or, hero and warrior . The first rank is given to those distinguished in war, as being held in the highest esteem, and perhaps as actually, under the coming circumstances, the men of most importance to the country. It is thus implied, as later ( Isaiah 3:25 , Isaiah 3:26 ) it is expressly taught, that the impending visitation will be a terrible invasion. The judge, and the prophet ; literally, judge and prophet . The judge holds his place as... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 3:3

The captain of fifty . "Captains of fifties" were scarcely at this period "civil officers" (Cheyne). They represent simply the lowest grade of officers in the army ( 2 Kings 1:9 , 2 Kings 1:11 , 2 Kings 1:13 ). Honorable . The same expression is used again in Isaiah 9:15 . It occurs also in 2 Kings 5:1-27 . I and Job 22:8 . The cunning artificer . "All the craftsmen and smiths" in Jerusalem were carried away by Nebuchadnezzar in the captivity of Jehoiachin ( 2 Kings 24:14 ;... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 3:4

I will give children to be their princes ; rather, youths than "children." The extreme youth of the later kings of Judah at the date of their accession is very remarkable. After Hezekiah, only one was as much as twenty-five years old when he came to the throne. Jehoahaz was twenty-three ( 2 Kings 23:31 ); Amon, twenty-two ( 2 Kings 21:19 ); Zedekiah twenty-one ( 2 Kings 24:18 ); Jehoiachin, eighteen ( 2 Kings 24:8 ); Manasseh, twelve ( 2 Kings 21:1 ); and Josiah eight ( 2... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 3:4

The evil of childish rulers. "Babes shall rule over them." No greater calamity can come on a nation than the succession of mere children to the throne, and government by regency and party. Ahaz ascended the throne at the age of twenty ( 2 Chronicles 28:1 ). Manasseh at age of twelve; Josiah at age of eight ( 2 Chronicles 33:1 ; 2 Chronicles 34:1 ). The evil was, of course, exaggerated in Eastern countries, where kings are irresponsible despots. "In an Eastern monarchy the rule of a... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 3:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 3:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 3:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 3:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 3:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 3:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 3:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 3:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 3:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 3:4

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