Isaiah 3:2

"For, behold, the Lord, GOD of Armies, takes away from Jerusalem and from Judah supply and support, the whole supply of bread, and the whole supply of water;"

Key Reflection

Isaiah 3:2 foretells a time when God will drastically curtail resources for Jerusalem and Judah, symbolizing their impending judgment. This dramatic reduction in essential supplies—both bread and water—underscores the severity of the divine retribution, illustrating how the people's complacency and moral decline have led to such dire circumstances. In the broader context of Isaiah’s prophecy, this passage serves as a stark warning about the consequences of societal sin and the inevitability of divine punishment.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The mighty man -The hero, The idea expressed is not simply that of personal strength and prowess, but the higher one of military eminence or heroism. “Prof. Alexander.” This was fully accomplished in the time of Nebuchadnezzar;2 Kings 24:14. And the prudent -This word in the original -קסםqosēm- means properly “a diviner,” or a “soothsayer.” But it is sometimes used in a good sense; seeProverbs 16:10, “margin.” The Chaldee understands it of a man “who is consulted,” or whose opinion is asked, in times of perplexity or danger. The word was originally applied to false prophets, diviners, and soothsayers, who claimed the power of looking into futurity.

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