Isaiah 3:25

25 The men of the city will be killed with the sword, and her warriors will die in battle.

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 mirrors, fine linen garments, head ornaments, and shawls.

24 Instead of smelling of sweet perfume, she will stink. She will wear a rope for a sash, and her elegant hair will fall out. She will wear rough burlap instead of rich robes. Shame will replace her beauty.

25 The men of the city will be killed with the sword, and her warriors will die in battle.

26 The gates of Zion will weep and mourn. The city will be like a ravaged woman, huddled on the ground.