Isaiah 3:2
New International Version
the hero and the warrior, the judge and the prophet, the diviner and the elder,

New Living Translation
all their heroes and soldiers, judges and prophets, fortune-tellers and elders,

English Standard Version
the mighty man and the soldier, the judge and the prophet, the diviner and the elder,

Berean Standard Bible
the mighty man and the warrior, the judge and the prophet, the soothsayer and the elder,

King James Bible
The mighty man, and the man of war, the judge, and the prophet, and the prudent, and the ancient,

New King James Version
The mighty man and the man of war, The judge and the prophet, And the diviner and the elder;

New American Standard Bible
The mighty man and the warrior, The judge and the prophet, The diviner and the elder,

NASB 1995
The mighty man and the warrior, The judge and the prophet, The diviner and the elder,

NASB 1977
The mighty man and the warrior, The judge and the prophet, The diviner and the elder,

Legacy Standard Bible
The mighty man and the man of war, The judge and the prophet, The diviner and the elder,

Amplified Bible
The brave man and the warrior [He is also removing], The judge and the prophet, The diviner and the elder,

Christian Standard Bible
heroes and warriors, judges and prophets, fortune-tellers and elders,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the hero and warrior, the judge and prophet, the fortune-teller and elder,

American Standard Version
the mighty man, and the man of war; the judge, and the prophet, and the diviner, and the elder;

Contemporary English Version
soldiers and heroes, judges and prophets, leaders and army officers,

English Revised Version
the mighty man, and the man of war; the judge, and the prophet, and the diviner, and the ancient;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[He will take their] heroes and soldiers, judges and prophets, fortunetellers and statesmen,

Good News Translation
their heroes and their soldiers, their judges and their prophets, their fortunetellers and their statesmen,

International Standard Version
the mighty man and the warrior, the judge and the prophet, the fortune-teller and the elder,

Majority Standard Bible
the mighty man and the warrior, the judge and the prophet, the soothsayer and the elder,

NET Bible
the mighty men and warriors, judges and prophets, omen readers and leaders,

New Heart English Bible
the mighty man, the man of war, the judge, the prophet, the diviner, the elder,

Webster's Bible Translation
The mighty man, and the man of war, the judge, and the prophet, and the prudent, and the ancient,

World English Bible
the mighty man, the man of war, the judge, the prophet, the diviner, the elder,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Mighty and man of war, judge and prophet, "" And diviner and elderly,

Young's Literal Translation
Hero and man of war, judge and prophet, And diviner and elder,

Smith's Literal Translation
The strong one and the man of war, the judge and the prophet, and the divines, and the old man,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The strong man, and the man of war, the judge, and the prophet, and the cunning man, and the ancient.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the strong man, and the man of war, the judge and the prophet, and the seer and the elder;

New American Bible
Hero and warrior, judge and prophet, diviner and elder,

New Revised Standard Version
warrior and soldier, judge and prophet, diviner and elder,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The mighty man and the man of war, the judge and the prophet and the diviner and the elder,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the mighty man and the Warrior and the Judge and the Prophet and the Soothsayer and the Elder
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The mighty man, and the man of war; The judge, and the prophet, And the diviner, and the elder;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the great and mighty man, the warrior and the judge, and the prophet, and the counsellor, and the elder,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Judgment Against Judah
1For behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah both supply and support: the whole supply of food and water, 2the mighty man and the warrior, the judge and the prophet, the soothsayer and the elder, 3the commander of fifty and the dignitary, the counselor, the cunning magician, and the clever enchanter.…

Cross References
Jeremiah 4:9
“In that day,” declares the LORD, “the king and officials will lose their courage. The priests will tremble in fear, and the prophets will be astounded.”

Ezekiel 7:26
Disaster upon disaster will come, and rumor after rumor. Then they will seek a vision from a prophet, but instruction from the priests will perish, as will counsel from the elders.

Hosea 3:4
For the Israelites must live many days without king or prince, without sacrifice or sacred pillar, and without ephod or idol.

2 Kings 24:14
He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained.

2 Chronicles 36:17
So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar,

Lamentations 2:9
Her gates have sunk into the ground; He has destroyed and shattered their bars. Her king and her princes are exiled among the nations, the law is no more, and even her prophets find no vision from the LORD.

Micah 3:6-7
Therefore night will come over you without visions, and darkness without divination. The sun will set on these prophets, and the daylight will turn black over them. / Then the seers will be ashamed and the diviners will be disgraced. They will all cover their mouths because there is no answer from God.”

Zechariah 10:2
For idols speak deceit and diviners see illusions; they tell false dreams and offer empty comfort. Therefore the people wander like sheep, oppressed for lack of a shepherd.

Psalm 74:9
There are no signs for us to see. There is no longer any prophet. And none of us knows how long this will last.

Proverbs 11:14
For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.

Matthew 23:34
Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town to town.

Luke 11:49
Because of this, the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and others they will persecute.’

Acts 13:1
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.

Romans 12:6-8
We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

1 Corinthians 12:28
And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.


Treasury of Scripture

The mighty man, and the man of war, the judge, and the prophet, and the prudent, and the ancient,

mighty

Isaiah 2:13-15
And upon all the cedars of Lebanon, that are high and lifted up, and upon all the oaks of Bashan, …

2 Kings 24:14-16
And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valour, even ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths: none remained, save the poorest sort of the people of the land…

Psalm 74:9
We see not our signs: there is no more any prophet: neither is there among us any that knoweth how long.

the ancient

Isaiah 9:15
The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.

Ezekiel 8:12
Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery? for they say, The LORD seeth us not; the LORD hath forsaken the earth.

Ezekiel 9:5
And to the others he said in mine hearing, Go ye after him through the city, and smite: let not your eye spare, neither have ye pity:

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1. The great calamities which come by sin
10. The different rewards of the righteous and wicked
12. The oppression and covetousness of the rulers
16. The judgments which shall be for the pride of the women
25. The general desolation














the mighty man
The Hebrew term for "mighty man" is "גִּבּוֹר" (gibbor), which often refers to a person of great strength or valor, typically in a military context. In ancient Israel, such individuals were revered for their prowess in battle and their ability to protect and lead their people. The removal of the "mighty man" signifies a loss of military strength and protection, highlighting the vulnerability of the nation when its defenders are taken away. This serves as a reminder of the importance of relying on God as the ultimate source of strength and protection.

and the warrior
The word "warrior" in Hebrew is "אִישׁ מִלְחָמָה" (ish milchamah), literally "man of war." This phrase emphasizes the role of those skilled in the art of warfare, not just in physical strength but also in strategy and leadership. The absence of warriors indicates a breakdown in national defense and security, symbolizing a deeper spiritual decline where the people have turned away from God, who is the true commander of their battles.

the judge
The Hebrew word for "judge" is "שֹׁפֵט" (shofet), which refers to one who administers justice and maintains order within society. Judges were crucial in upholding the law and ensuring that righteousness prevailed. The removal of judges suggests a collapse of justice and moral order, leading to chaos and corruption. This reflects the biblical principle that true justice and righteousness come from adherence to God's laws.

and the prophet
"Prophet" in Hebrew is "נָבִיא" (navi), a spokesperson for God who conveys His messages to the people. Prophets played a vital role in guiding the nation, calling them back to faithfulness and warning them of impending judgment. The absence of prophets indicates a spiritual famine, where divine guidance and revelation are no longer accessible, leaving the people without direction or hope.

the soothsayer
The term "soothsayer" is translated from the Hebrew "קֹסֵם" (qosem), referring to one who practices divination or seeks to predict the future through forbidden means. In the biblical context, reliance on soothsayers is condemned as it represents a turning away from God to seek guidance from false and deceptive sources. The mention of soothsayers alongside prophets highlights the contrast between true and false sources of spiritual insight.

and the elder
The word "elder" in Hebrew is "זָקֵן" (zaqen), denoting one who is advanced in age and often associated with wisdom and experience. Elders were respected leaders within the community, providing counsel and guidance based on their life experiences. The removal of elders signifies a loss of wisdom and stability, leading to societal disarray. This underscores the biblical value of honoring and learning from those who have walked the path of faith before us.

(2) The mighty man, and the man of war.--The first word points to the aristocracy of landed proprietors, the latter to those who, whether of that class or not, had been prominent as leaders in the king's armies.

The judge, and the prophet.--Each is named as the representative of a class. The latter was that to which Isaiah himself belonged, but in which he found, as Jeremiah did afterwards, his chief opponents.

The prudent, and the ancient.--The former word has the more definite meaning of "diviners," those who had a real gift of wisdom, but who by their abuse of that gift had become as degenerate prophets. In the "ancient" we have the "elders" who were prominent in the municipal politics of the East, and formed at least the nucleus of the king's council (Ruth 4:4; 2Samuel 19:11; 1Kings 20:7; 1Kings 21:8; and elsewhere).

Verse 2. - The mighty man, and the man of war; or, hero and warrior. The first rank is given to those distinguished in war, as being held in the highest esteem, and perhaps as actually, under the coming circumstances, the men of most importance to the country. It is thus implied, as later (vers. 25, 26) it is expressly taught, that the impending visitation will be a terrible invasion. The judge, and the prophet; literally, judge and prophet. The judge holds his place as one of the highest officers of the state (see Isaiah 1:26); the prophet holds a lower position than might have been expected, on account of the writer's humility. The prudent; rather, the diviner, as the word is translated in Deuteronomy 18:14; 1 Samuel 6:2; Isaiah 44:25; Jeremiah 27:9; Jeremiah 29:8; Ezekiel 13:9; Micah 3:7; Zechariah 10:2; or soothsayer, as in Joshua 13:22. Isaiah arranges the classes, not so much according to the order in which he values them, as to that in which they were valued by the people. The ancient; i.e. "the elder," as the word is translated commonly. The "elders" had an ascertained position in the state under the monarchy (2 Samuel 5:3; 2 Samuel 19:11; 1 Kings 8:1; 1 Kings 20:7; 2 Kings 6:32, etc.).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the mighty man
גִּבּ֖וֹר (gib·bō·wr)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant

and the warrior,
וְאִ֣ישׁ (wə·’îš)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

the judge
שׁוֹפֵ֥ט (šō·w·p̄êṭ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 8199: To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate

and the prophet,
וְנָבִ֖יא (wə·nā·ḇî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet

the soothsayer
וְקֹסֵ֥ם (wə·qō·sêm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7080: To distribute, determine by lot, magical scroll, to divine

and the elder,
וְזָקֵֽן׃ (wə·zā·qên)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2205: Old


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