King James Version
Isaiah 3:13 in the King James Version says “The LORD standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people.” — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The LORD standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people.”
Isaiah 3:13 · KJV
Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him. given: Heb. done to him
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
The LORD standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people.
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
What mean ye that ye beat my people to pieces, and grind the faces of the poor? saith the Lord GOD of hosts.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“to plead”
H7378properly, to toss, i.e., grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e., hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend
“and standeth”
H5975to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
“to judge”
H1777to rule; by implication to judge (as umpire); also to strive (as at law)
“the people”
H5971a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
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