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Isaiah 3:7 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Isaiah 3:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 3 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“In that day shall he swear, saying, I will not be an healer; for in my house is neither bread nor clothing: make me not a ruler of the people. swear: Heb. lift up the hand healer: Heb. binder up”
Isaiah 3:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 3:7
The refusal—'I will not be an healer'—indicates complete social breakdown when potential leaders reject responsibility. The acknowledgment of lacking food and clothing reveals economic devastation. The phrase 'make me not a ruler' shows that even desperate appeals cannot compel leadership in collapsed society. This reverses biblical patterns where God raises leaders (Judges 2:16); absent divine appointment, chaos reigns. It demonstrates that leadership is divine calling, not human presumption.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 3:7
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“The restorer of paths to dwell in.”
“neither have you healed that which was sick”
“And say”
“I have lifted up my hand to Yahweh, God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth,,And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,,וַיֹּאמֶר אַבְרָם אֶל־מֶלֶךְ סְדֹם הֲרִימֹתִי יָדִי אֶל־יְהוָה אֵל עֶלְיוֹן קֹנֵה שָׁמַיִם וָאָרֶץ׃ ,And Abram said to the king of Sodom: I have lifted up my hand unto the LORD”
“daughter of Jerusalem? What shall I compare to you”
“and there is no healing for us? We looked for peace”
“and let us return unto the LORD; For He hath torn”