Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 3:12 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Isaiah 3:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 3 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths. lead: or, call thee blessed destroy: Heb. swallow up”
Isaiah 3:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 3:12
The inverted social order where 'children are their oppressors, and women rule over them' describes covenant curse (Deuteronomy 28:30-33) manifesting in societal chaos. While not inherently denigrating women or youth, this indicates abandonment of God-ordained structures (cf. Isaiah 3:4). The phrase 'they which lead thee cause thee to err' indicts corrupt leadership that misdirects God's people. Jesus later warned against blind guides leading the blind (Matthew 15:14), emphasizing that unfaithful shepherds destroy the flock.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 3:12
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“and children shall rule over them.”
“your troops in your midst are women. The gates of your land are set wide open to your enemies. The fire has devoured your bars.”
“you scoffers”
“she arose and destroyed all the seed royal.”
“and the prophet who teaches lies is the tail.”
“and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will you do in the end of it?”
“both will fall into a pit.,Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.,,,,,,,,”