Isa. 3:1–4:6 The false and sinful glories of men and women, which are temporary, are replaced by the eternal glory of the Lord (4:6).
Isa. 3:1 For. The prophet explains why man is not to be “regarded” (see 2:22). taking away. God takes away whatever keeps his people from him, that they may enjoy his glory (4:2–6).
Isa. 3:2–5 God judges his people by removing their good leaders and replacing them with irresponsible boys and infants.
Isa. 3:6 You have a cloak. Anyone who has the slightest appearance of being a qualified leader is seized upon by the leaderless people.
Isa. 3:8 For . . . because. The nation’s social collapse has resulted from their hostility toward God. defying his glorious presence. They stubbornly disregard God’s presence (Ex. 40:38; 1 Kings 8:10–11), though his nearness is their only true hope (Isa. 4:5). On “glory” as the Lord’s special presence, see note on 6:3.
Isa. 3:24 Instead of. Five times Isaiah says that God will replace the women’s self-indulgence (vv. 16–17) with the tragedies of exile and abuse.
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