Isaiah 3:8
Isaiah 3:8 in Multiple Translations
For Jerusalem has stumbled and Judah has fallen because they spoke and acted against the LORD, defying His glorious presence.
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.
For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen; because their tongue and their doings are against Jehovah, to provoke the eyes of his glory.
For Jerusalem has become feeble, and destruction has come on Judah, because their words and their acts are against the Lord, moving the eyes of his glory to wrath.
For Jerusalem has collapsed and Judah has fallen because of what they said and did in opposition to the Lord, rebelling right in front of him.
Doubtlesse Ierusalem is fallen, and Iudah is fallen downe, because their tongue and workes are against the Lord, to prouoke the eyes of his glory.
For stumbled hath Jerusalem, and Judah hath fallen, For their tongue and their doings [are] against Jehovah, To provoke the eyes of His glory.
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.
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.
For Jerusalem is ruined, and Juda is fallen: because their tongue, and their devices are against the Lord, to provoke the eyes of his majesty.
Jerusalem and the other towns in Judah will be destroyed, because everything that the people do and say there opposes Yahweh, who is powerful and glorious, and they refuse to obey him. They rebel against him.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 3:8
Study Notes — Isaiah 3:8
- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 3:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 3:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 3:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 3:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 3:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 3:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 3:8
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 3:8
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 3:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 3:8
- Sermons on Isaiah 3:8
Context — Judgment on Jerusalem and Judah
8For Jerusalem has stumbled and Judah has fallen because they spoke and acted against the LORD, defying His glorious presence.
9The expression on their faces testifies against them, and like Sodom they flaunt their sin; they do not conceal it. Woe to them, for they have brought disaster upon themselves. 10Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor.Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Corinthians 10:22 | Are we trying to provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He? |
| 2 | Ezekiel 9:9 | He replied, “The iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah is exceedingly great. The land is full of bloodshed, and the city is full of perversity. For they say, ‘The LORD has forsaken the land; the LORD does not see.’ |
| 3 | Malachi 3:13–15 | “Your words against Me have been harsh,” says the LORD. “Yet you ask, ‘What have we spoken against You?’ You have said, ‘It is futile to serve God. What have we gained by keeping His requirements and walking mournfully before the LORD of Hosts? So now we call the arrogant blessed. Not only do evildoers prosper, they even test God and escape.’” |
| 4 | Hosea 7:16 | They turn, but not to the Most High; they are like a faulty bow. Their leaders will fall by the sword for the cursing of their tongue; for this they will be ridiculed in the land of Egypt. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 28:18 | The Philistines had also raided the cities of the foothills and the Negev of Judah, capturing and occupying Beth-shemesh, Aijalon, and Gederoth, as well as Soco, Timnah, and Gimzo with their villages. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 8:4–6 | And there I saw the glory of the God of Israel, like the vision I had seen in the plain. “Son of man,” He said to me, “now lift up your eyes to the north.” So I lifted up my eyes to the north, and in the entrance north of the Altar Gate I saw this idol of jealousy. “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see what they are doing—the great abominations that the house of Israel is committing—to drive Me far from My sanctuary? Yet you will see even greater abominations.” |
| 7 | Ezekiel 8:17–18 | “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see this? Is it not enough for the house of Judah to commit the abominations they are practicing here, that they must also fill the land with violence and continually provoke Me to anger? Look, they are even putting the branch to their nose! Therefore I will respond with wrath. I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. Although they shout loudly in My ears, I will not listen to them.” |
| 8 | Matthew 12:36–37 | But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 33:11 | So the LORD brought against them the military commanders of the king of Assyria, who captured Manasseh, put a hook in his nose, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 26:6 | then I will make this house like Shiloh, and I will make this city an object of cursing among all the nations of the earth.’” |
Isaiah 3:8 Summary
Isaiah 3:8 tells us that Jerusalem and Judah fell because they rejected and disobeyed God, which is a serious offense against Him. This verse reminds us that our actions and words have consequences, and that rebelling against God will lead to trouble, as seen in Proverbs 10:9 and Galatians 6:7-8. However, as followers of Christ, we can learn from their mistakes and strive to honor God with our lives, knowing that He is a loving and merciful God who desires our obedience and worship, as seen in John 14:15 and 1 John 2:3-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to speak and act against the LORD?
According to Isaiah 3:8, speaking and acting against the LORD means to defy His glorious presence, which is a serious offense against God, as seen in Deuteronomy 9:7 and Psalm 51:4.
How does Jerusalem's stumbling and Judah's falling relate to the rest of the Bible?
The downfall of Jerusalem and Judah is a recurring theme in the Bible, seen in Isaiah 1:1-31, Jeremiah 25:1-38, and Lamentations 1:1-22, highlighting the consequences of sin and rebellion against God.
What is the significance of defying God's glorious presence?
Defying God's glorious presence, as mentioned in Isaiah 3:8, is a rejection of God's holiness and majesty, which is described in Isaiah 6:1-5 and Exodus 24:17, and will ultimately lead to judgment and punishment.
How does this verse relate to the concept of sin and rebellion?
This verse highlights the seriousness of sin and rebellion against God, which is a theme throughout the Bible, including Romans 3:23 and 6:23, emphasizing the importance of repentance and obedience to God's will.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I may be speaking or acting against the LORD in my own life, and how can I repent and turn to Him?
- How can I cultivate a deeper reverence for God's glorious presence in my daily life, and what practices can help me do so?
- In what ways do I see the consequences of sin and rebellion against God in my own community or the world around me, and how can I respond with compassion and the Gospel?
- What does it mean to 'enjoy the fruit of their labor' as mentioned in Isaiah 3:10, and how can I apply this promise to my own life as a follower of Christ?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 3:8
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 3:8
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 3:8
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 3:8
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 3:8
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 3:8
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 3:8
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 3:8
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 3:8
Sermons on Isaiah 3:8
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Where Were the Men? by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Barak and Deborah from the book of Judges. The sermon highlights the potential and heart of God that is revealed in this story. |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 3:8 - Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith addresses the consequences of turning away from God and embracing sinful behavior. He emphasizes that when we engage in unnatural and sinful acti |
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The Future Punishment of the Wicked Unavoidable and Intolerable by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches a powerful sermon on the future punishment of the wicked, emphasizing the unavoidable, intolerable, and inescapable nature of God's wrath upon impenitent |
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Worship - Notes of a Reading John 4 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby emphasizes that true worship is distinct from preaching and requires a relationship with God through salvation. He explains that worship can only occur in the pre |
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The Sin That Makes God Cry by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses how the people of God had become weary and bored with their worship and service. They doubted God's love for them and questioned where the ev |
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When the Enemy Comes in Like a Flood - Part 2 by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the futility of seeking happiness and peace in worldly pursuits, highlighting the emptiness and temporary nature of such endeavors. It delves into the societ |
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(Through the Bible) Malachi by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of giving and receiving in accordance with a divine spiritual law. He compares it to the natural laws that govern our universe, s |






