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It shall happen that instead of sweet spices there shall be rottenness; and instead of a belt, a rope; and instead of well set hair, baldness; and instead of a robe, a girding of sackcloth; branding instead of beauty.

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Judgment Mirrors the Sin

Commentators unanimously highlight how the punishment is a direct and ironic reversal of the sin. Each item of luxury and pride—perfumes, fine belts, styled hair—is replaced by a symbol of utter humiliation and suffering: stench, a captive's rope, baldness, and the brand of a slave. This demonstrates a divine principle where judgment often fits the nature of the transgression, turning sources of vanity into instruments of shame.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 3:24

18th Century

Theologian

And it will come to pass — The prophet proceeds to denounce the "judgment" or "punishment" that would come upon them for their pride and van…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 3:24

19th Century

Bishop

And it shall come to pass. —Now comes the terrible contrast of the day of destruction that is coming on all this refined …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 3:24

16th Century

Theologian

Instead of a sweet smell there shall be stink. It is evident that the country described here abounds in aromatic herbs, and there is no re…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 3:24

17th Century

Pastor

And it shall come to pass, [that] instead of sweet smell
there shall be a stink
Inste…

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 …