Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 3:14 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Isaiah 3:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 3 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The LORD will enter into judgment with the ancients of his people, and the princes thereof: for ye have eaten up the vineyard; the spoil of the poor is in your houses. eaten: or, burnt”
Isaiah 3:14 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 3:14
God's judgment specifically targets 'the ancients' (elders) and 'princes' who exploited the poor, using the metaphor of vineyard consumption—devouring what they should have stewarded. The accusation 'the spoil of the poor is in your houses' indicts systemic economic injustice. Leaders enriched themselves through oppression, violating covenant obligations to protect the vulnerable (Exodus 22:21-27). This anticipates James 5:1-6's woe against rich oppressors and Jesus' teaching that judgment weighs heavily on those given greater responsibility (Luke 12:48).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 3:14
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“that he enters with you into judgment?”
“and personally drag you before the courts?”
“for in your sight no man living is righteous.”
“the man of war”
“and take a pledge of the poor”
“and the men of Judah his pleasant plant: and he looked for justice”
“you cows of Bashan”
“who eat up my people as they eat bread”
“so are their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great”
“and seize them; and houses”