Isaiah 3:13

13 The LORD takes his place in court; he rises to judge the people.

Isaiah 3:13 in Other Translations

13 The LORD standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people.

13 The LORD has taken his place to contend; he stands to judge peoples.

13 The LORD takes his place in court and presents his case against his people.

13 God enters the courtroom. He takes his place at the bench to judge his people.

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! Disaster is upon them! They will be paid back for what their hands have done.

12 Youths oppress my people, women rule over them. My people, your guides lead you astray; they turn you from the path.

13 The LORD takes his place in court; he rises to judge the people.

14 The LORD enters into judgment against the elders and leaders of his people: “It is you who have ruined my vineyard; the plunder from the poor is in your houses.

15 What do you mean by crushing my people and grinding the faces of the poor?” declares the Lord, the LORD Almighty.

Cross References

• 1. S Job 10:2
• 2. S Psalms 82:1; S Isaiah 2:4; Micah 6:2