Isaiah 3:25 Meaning and Explanation
“Thy men shall fall by the sword, and thy mighty in the war.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The male defenders will be killed in battle.
The Context of Isaiah 3:25
The military dimension of the judgment: warriors will be killed in war.
What Does Isaiah 3:25 Mean?
The judgment extends beyond the women to the entire nation. The men—both ordinary soldiers and warriors of renown—will fall by the sword in war. This fulfils the earlier promise of removing the mighty men and men of war. The nation that once had defenders will lose them to military defeat and slaughter.
The loss of these men compounds the loss of the women's security and status. The entire population is brought low; there is no gender or age that escapes the judgment. The nation is emptied of its strength.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 3:25
What does Isaiah 3:25 mean?
The male defenders will be killed in battle.
What is the context of Isaiah 3:25?
The military dimension of the judgment: warriors will be killed in war.