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A Society's Pillars Removed
Commentators explain that this verse lists the essential leaders who form the foundation of a stable society: military heroes, government officials (judges), spiritual guides (prophets), and wise elders. God's judgment involves systematically removing every one of these human supports, leading to a complete societal breakdown.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 3:2
18th Century
Theologian
The mighty man - The hero. The idea expressed is not simply that of personal strength and prowess, but the higher one of military eminence o…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 3:2
19th Century
Bishop
The mighty man, and the man of war. —The first word points to the aristocracy of landed proprietors, the latter to those …
John Calvin
On Isaiah 3:2
16th Century
Theologian
The strong man, and the man of war. He mentions other elements that contribute to the safety and good order of nations or cities. He threa…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 3:2
17th Century
Pastor
The mighty man, and man of war. The meaning is either that these should die in war, as thousands of them did; or that men…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 3:1–9
17th Century
Minister
God was about to deprive Judah of every stay and support. The city and the land were to be made desolate because their words and works had been reb…