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Isaiah 3:25

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Your men will fall by the sword, and your warriors in battle.

American Standard Version (1901)

Thy men shall fall by the sword, and thy mighty in the war.

Bible in Basic English

Your men will be put to the sword, and your men of war will come to destruction in the fight.

Free Bible Version

Your men will be killed by the sword; your soldiers will die in battle.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thy men shall fall by the sworde, and thy strength in the battell.

King James (Authorized) Version

Thy men shall fall by the sword, and thy mighty in the war.

One Unity Resource Bible

Your men shall fall by the sword, and your mighty in the war.

Translation for Translators

Their husbands will be killed by their enemies’ swords, and their soldiers will also die in battles.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Your men will fall by the sword, and your strong men will fall in war.

Noah Webster Bible

Thy men shall fall by the sword, and thy mighty in the war.

World English Bible

Your men shall fall by the sword, and your mighty in the war.

Young's Literal Translation

For instead of glory, thy men by sword do fall, And thy might in battle.

Context

A Warning to the Daughters of Zion

²⁴Instead of fragrance there will be a stench; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of styled hair, baldness; instead of fine clothing, sackcloth; instead of beauty, shame. ²⁵Your men will fall by the sword, and your warriors in battle. ²⁶And the gates of Zion will lament and mourn; destitute, she will sit on the ground.

Summary

Isaiah 3:25 describes the consequences of the people's sin and rebellion against God. The verse portrays a scene of devastation and despair, as the once prosperous and well-adorned city of Jerusalem is left desolate and ruined. The removal of luxuries such as fine clothes and jewelry symbolizes the loss of God's favor and protection due to their disobedience. This verse serves as a warning of the judgment that comes upon those who turn away from God and highlights the importance of obedience and faithfulness in maintaining a relationship with Him.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Thy mighty men - For גבורתך geburathech an ancient MS. has גבורך gibborech. The true reading, from the Septuagint, Vulgate, Syriac, and Chaldee, seems to be גבוריך gibborayich.

Isaiah 3:25

A Warning to the Daughters of Zion

²⁴Instead of fragrance there will be a stench; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of styled hair, baldness; instead of fine clothing, sackcloth; instead of beauty, shame. ²⁵Your men will fall by the sword, and your warriors in battle. ²⁶And the gates of Zion will lament and mourn; destitute, she will sit on the ground.

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Berean Standard Bible

Your men will fall by the sword, and your warriors in battle.

American Standard Version (1901)

Thy men shall fall by the sword, and thy mighty in the war.

Bible in Basic English

Your men will be put to the sword, and your men of war will come to destruction in the fight.

Free Bible Version

Your men will be killed by the sword; your soldiers will die in battle.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thy men shall fall by the sworde, and thy strength in the battell.

King James (Authorized) Version

Thy men shall fall by the sword, and thy mighty in the war.

One Unity Resource Bible

Your men shall fall by the sword, and your mighty in the war.

Translation for Translators

Their husbands will be killed by their enemies’ swords, and their soldiers will also die in battles.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Your men will fall by the sword, and your strong men will fall in war.

Noah Webster Bible

Thy men shall fall by the sword, and thy mighty in the war.

World English Bible

Your men shall fall by the sword, and your mighty in the war.

Young's Literal Translation

For instead of glory, thy men by sword do fall, And thy might in battle.