Isaiah 3:8

For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen: because their tongue and their doings are against the LORD, to provoke the eyes of his glory.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 3:8

BSB

For Jerusalem has stumbled and Judah has fallen because they spoke and acted against the LORD, defying His glorious presence.

AKJV

For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen: because their tongue and their doings are against the LORD, to provoke the eyes of his glory.

CPDV

For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah has fallen, because their words and their plans are against the Lord, in order to provoke the eyes of his majesty.

ERV

For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen: because their tongue and their doings are against the LORD, to provoke the eyes of his glory.

NHEB

For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen; because their tongue and their doings are against the LORD, to provoke the eyes of his glory.

SMT

For Jerusalem was weak, and Judah fell: for their tongues and their doings are against Jehovah to embitter the eyes of his glory.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 3:8

ForJerusalemH3389isruinedH3782VerbandJudahH3063Proper Name MasculineisfallenH5307VerbbecausetheirtongueH3956Noun MasculineandtheirdoingsH4611Noun MasculineareagainsttheLORDH3068Proper NametoprovokeH4784VerbtheeyesH5869NounofhisgloryH3519Noun Masculine

Commentary for Isaiah 3:8

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

Overview of Isaiah 3:8

Summary

Jerusalem destroyed by disobedience toward God

Place

Jerusalem

Event

City ruin foretold

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC