Isaiah 3:17 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore the LORD will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and the LORD will discover their secret parts.”
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The Context of Isaiah 3:17
The specific punishment for the daughters' pride: disease and exposure.
What Does Isaiah 3:17 Mean?
In response to their pride, God will afflict them with a plague of scabs on the crown of their heads—the very part they held high in pride. This is a mirror judgment: they exalted themselves; they will be humiliated. Additionally, the Lord will expose their secret parts, removing the covering and dignity they relied upon to display themselves in the streets.
This is both literal (disease and exposure) and symbolic: those who exalted themselves in public will be brought low; those who hid behind ornaments and careful presentation will be stripped of all pretence and protection.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 3:17
What does Isaiah 3:17 mean?
God will afflict them with disease and strip away their dignity.
What is the context of Isaiah 3:17?
The specific punishment for the daughters' pride: disease and exposure.