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therefore the Lord will strike with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and Yahweh will lay bare their secret parts.

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A Fitting Punishment

Commentators unanimously explain that the judgment directly mirrors the sin. The women took pride in their elaborate hairstyles and fine clothing, so God threatens them with a disease causing baldness ('smite with a scab') and the humiliation of being stripped naked ('lay bare their secret parts'). This demonstrates that God's judgment is often a direct and fitting consequence of the specific sin committed.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 3:17

18th Century

Theologian

Therefore the Lord will smite with a scab - There is some diversity in the rendering of this expression. The Septuagint reads it: ‘The L…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 3:17

19th Century

Bishop

The Lord will smite with a scab ...—The words point partly to diseases, such as leprosy, causing baldness, engendered by …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 3:17

16th Century

Theologian

Therefore will the Lord make bald the crown of the head. Here the particle ו (vau), which signifies and, is used for therefor…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 3:17

17th Century

Pastor

Therefore the Lord will smite with a scab the crown of the
head of the daughters of Zion

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 3:16–26

17th Century

Minister

The prophet reproves and warns the daughters of Zion about the sufferings coming upon them. Let them know that God notices the folly and vanity of …