Isaiah 3:7

In that day shall he swear, saying, I will not be an healer; for in my house is neither bread nor clothing: make me not a ruler of the people.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 3:7

BSB
On that day he will cry aloud: "I am not a healer. I have no food or clothing in my house. Do not make me leader of the people!"
AKJV
In that day shall he swear, saying, I will not be an healer; for in my house is neither bread nor clothing: make me not a ruler of the people.
CPDV
In that day, he will respond by saying: "I am not a healer, and there is no bread or vestment in my house. Do not choose to appoint me as a leader of the people."
ERV
in that day shall he lift up his voice, saying, I will not be an healer; for in my house is neither bread nor clothing: ye shall not make me ruler of the people.
NHEB
In that day he will cry out, saying, I will not be a healer; for in my house is neither bread nor clothing. You shall not make me ruler of the people.
SMT
He shall lift up in that day, saying, I will not be binding up; and in my house no bread and no garment: thou shalt not set me a chief of the people.

Commentary for Isaiah 3:7

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Overview of Isaiah 3:7
Summary
Man refuses leadership due to poverty
Event
Refusal of rulership
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Judgment