Isaiah 3:13

13 The Lord rises to argue the case 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 [for them], for what they have done will be done to them.
12 Youths oppress My people, and women rule over them. My people, your leaders mislead you; they confuse the direction of your paths.
13 The Lord rises to argue the case and stands to judge the people.
14 The Lord brings [this] charge against the elders and leaders of His people: "You have devastated the vineyard. The plunder from the poor is in your houses.
15 Why do you crush My people and grind the faces of the poor?" says the Lord God of Hosts.
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