Isaiah 3:13

13 The LORD arises to accuse; he stands to judge the peoples.

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 Doom to the wicked; they are evil. What they have done will be done to them.

12 As for my people—oppressors strip them and swindlers rule them. My people—your leaders mislead you and confuse your paths.

13 The LORD arises to accuse; he stands to judge the peoples.

14 The LORD will enter into judgment with the elders and princes of his people: You yourselves have devoured the vineyard; the goods stolen from the poor are in your houses.

15 How dare you crush my people and grind the faces of the poor? says the LORD God of heavenly forces.