Isaiah 3:13

God Will Judge

13 ¹The LORD arises to contend, And stands to judge the people.

Isaiah 3:13 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 3:13

The Lord standeth up to plead
His own cause, or the cause of his son against the Jews that rejected him, and the Scribes and Pharisees that led them to an ill opinion of him: and standeth to judge the people.
Both expressions show indignation and resentment; he rises up out of his place, and stands up in defence of his cause, and avenges himself on a wicked and ungrateful people: it seems to have reference to the judgments of God on the people of the Jews, the tribes of Israel.

Isaiah 3:13 In-Context

11 Woe to the wicked! It will go badly with him, For what he deserves will be done to him.

12 O My people! Their oppressors are children, And women rule over them. O My people! Those who guide you lead you astray And confuse the direction of your paths.

13 The LORD arises to contend, And stands to judge the people.

14 The LORD enters into judgment with the elders and princes of His people, "It is you who have devoured the vineyard; The plunder of the poor is in your houses.

15 "What do you mean by crushing My people And grinding the face of the poor?" Declares the Lord GOD of hosts.

Cross References

• 1. Isaiah 66:16; Hosea 4:1; Micah 6:2