Isaiah 3:4

And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 3:4

BSB

"I will make mere lads their leaders, and children will rule over them."

AKJV

And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them.

CPDV

And I will provide children as their leaders, and the effeminate will rule over them.

ERV

And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them.

NHEB

And I will make youths to be their leaders, and capricious children shall rule over them.

SMT

And I gave boys their chiefs, and the petulant shall rule over them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 3:4

AndIwillgiveH5414Verb childrenH5288Noun MasculinetobetheirprincesH8269Noun MasculineandbabesH8586Noun MasculineshallruleH4910Verboverthem

Commentary for Isaiah 3:4

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Isaiah 3:4

Summary

Immature rulers will govern the people

Event

Children appointed rulers

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC