Isaiah 3:2 ESV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 3:1-8

The prophet, in the close of the foregoing chapter, had given a necessary caution to all not to put confidence in man, or any creature; he had also given a general reason for that caution, taken from the frailty of human life and the vanity and weakness of human powers. Here he gives a particular reason for it?God was now about to ruin all their creature-confidences, so that they should meet with nothing but disappointments in all their expectations from them (Isa. 3:1): The stay and the staff... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 3:2

The mighty man, and man of war ,.... The meaning is either that these should die in war, as thousands of them did; or that men fit to be generals of armies should be removed by death before this time, so that they should have none to go out with their armies, and meet the enemy: the judge and the prophet ; there should be none to sit upon the bench, and administer justice to the people in civil affairs, and to determine causes relating to life and death; and none to instruct them in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 3:2

The mighty man - The hero, The idea expressed is not simply that of personal strength and prowess, but the higher one of military eminence or heroism. “Prof. Alexander.” This was fully accomplished in the time of Nebuchadnezzar; 2 Kings 24:14.And the prudent - This word in the original - קסם qosēm - means properly “a diviner,” or a “soothsayer.” But it is sometimes used in a good sense; see Proverbs 16:10, “margin.” The Chaldee understands it of a man “who is consulted,” or whose opinion is... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 3:2-3

Isaiah 3:2-3. The mighty man, &c. Strong and valiant men. The judge The civil magistrates; and the prophet Either strictly so called, the want of whom is matter of grief, (Psalms 74:9,) or more largely taken, so as to include all skilful and faithful teachers; and the prudent Whose wisdom and conduct were necessary to preserve them from ruin; and the ancient Whose wisdom was increased by long experience. This likewise relates to the same times, particularly to Jehoiachin’s... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 3:1-26

Ungodly society (3:1-4:1)Isaiah now gives a picture of the end of a society characterized by human self-sufficiency and self-centredness. The government collapses, resulting in a shortage of basic necessities such as food and water. Judah had previously depended for leadership on a variety of people, good and bad - statesmen, soldiers, judges, prophets, magicians - but now no one can be found to lead the country (3:1-3). Power falls into the hands of immature youths, and lawlessness results.... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 3:2

prudent = diviner: i.e. the king. Compare Proverbs 16:10 . ancient = elder. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 3:1-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 3:2

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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 3:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 3:2-3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 3:1-26

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 3:2

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