Isaiah 3:25

25 At that time your men will be killed with swords, and your heroes will die in war.

Isaiah 3:25 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 3:25

Thy men shall fall by the sword
Of the Romans; which would be a punishment to the women for their pride and luxury, being deprived thereby of their husbands: and thy mighty in the war;
of Vespasian and Titus, and which the Jews ^F9 call (ownyopoa lv owmlwp) , "the war of Vespasian": in which great multitudes of men, even of mighty men, were slain.

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FOOTNOTES:

F9 Misn. Sabbat, c. 6. sect. 3.

Isaiah 3:25 In-Context

23 their mirrors, linen dresses, turbans, and long shawls.

24 Instead of wearing sweet-smelling perfume, they will stink. Instead of fine cloth belts, they will wear the ropes of captives. Instead of having their hair fixed in fancy ways, they will be bald. Instead of fine clothes, they will wear clothes of sadness. Instead of being beautiful, they will wear the brand of a captive.

25 At that time your men will be killed with swords, and your heroes will die in war.

26 There will be crying and sadness near the city gates. Jerusalem will be like a woman who has lost everything and sits on the ground.