Isaiah 3:6

When a man shall take hold of his brother of the house of his father, saying, Thou hast clothing, be thou our ruler, and let this ruin be under thy hand:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 3:6

BSB
A man will seize his brother within his father's house: "You have a cloak-you be our leader! Take charge of this heap of rubble."
AKJV
When a man shall take hold of his brother of the house of his father, saying, You have clothing, be you our ruler, and let this ruin be under your hand:
CPDV
For a man will apprehend his brother, from the household of his own father, saying: "The vestment is yours. Be our leader, but let this ruin be under your hand."
ERV
When a man shall take hold of his brother in the house of his father, saying, Thou hast clothing, be thou our ruler, and let this ruin be under thy hand:
NHEB
Indeed a man shall take hold of his brother in the house of his father, saying, "You have clothing, you be our ruler, and let this ruin be under your control."
SMT
For a man shall seize upon his brother of the house of his father, A garment to thee, thou shalt be chief to us, this ruin under thy hand:

Commentary for Isaiah 3:6

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Overview of Isaiah 3:6
Summary
People desperately seek any available ruler
Event
Brother chosen as leader
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Judgment