The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the tablets, and the earrings, 20. The tiaras (Exo 39:28; Eze 24:17; Isa 61:3; Isa 61:10 [R.V.]) and the foot-chains (see on Isa 3:16; others, “bracelets,” as in 2Sa 1:10, a slightly different word), and the girdles and the scent-bottles, and the amulets. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 3:20”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 3:19
The chains, and the bracelets, and the mufflers, 19. The ear-drops (Jdg 8:26, R.V. “collars”) and the arm-chains and the veils the last (the Arabian ra‘l) is in two parts, one thrown back over the head from above the eyes, the other hanging down over the face. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 3:19”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 3:18
In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of [their] tinkling ornaments [about their feet], and [their] cauls, and [their] round tires like the moon, 18. tinkling ornaments about their feet ] anklets, see on Isa 3:16, where the verb “tinkling” is a denominative from this word. cauls round tires like the moon … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 3:18”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 3:17
Therefore the Lord will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and the LORD will discover their secret parts. 17. smite with a scab ] In Heb. a single verb formed from the noun found in Lev 13:2; Lev 13:6 ff. (the law of leprosy). Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 3:17”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 3:16
Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing [as] they go, and making a tinkling with their feet: 16. daughters of Zion ] The “haughtiness” of the daughters of Zion is displayed in their gestures as they walk abroad. They … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 3:16”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 3:15
What mean ye [that] ye beat my people to pieces, and grind the faces of the poor? saith the Lord GOD of hosts. 15. The strongest metaphors are used to express the cruelty with which the poor are treated. What mean ye that ye crush my people (Pro 22:22), and grind the face of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 3:15”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 3:14
The LORD will enter into judgment with the ancients of his people, and the princes thereof: for ye have eaten up the vineyard; the spoil of the poor [is] in your houses. 14. Those immediately arraigned are the “elders and princes,” the authorities responsible for the national welfare. for ye have eaten up ] Rather, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 3:14”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 3:13
The LORD standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people. 13. The verse reads: Jehovah has stationed himself to plead, and is standing to Judge peoples. Instead of “peoples” LXX. reads “his people” (cf. Deu 32:36), which is easier, since there is nothing to indicate that a world-judgment is contemplated. It is doubtful … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 3:13”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 3:12
[As for] my people, children [are] their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause [thee] to err, and destroy the way of thy paths. 12. The threat of Isa 3:4 is already on the way to be fulfilled; the conditions of anarchy are present in the childish character … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 3:12”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 3:11
Woe unto the wicked! [it shall be] ill [with him]: for the reward of his hands shall be given him. Wo unto the wicked – To all the wicked – but here having particular reference to the Jews whom Isaiah was addressing. It shall be ill with him – The word ill is the only … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 3:11”