ISAIAH 3:16 TO ISAIAH 4:1. THE LUXURIOUS LADIES OF JERUSALEM AND THEIR
DOOM. As Amos attacked the women of Samaria for their luxury, made
possible through the oppression of the poor (Amos 4:1), so Isaiah
assails the luxury and haughtiness of the women. These West-end
ladies, disdainful and affected,... [ Continue Reading ]
ZION'S HAPPY ESTATE. Probably post-exilic on grounds of style, ideas,
and imagery. In the blessed future the land will be glorious with
vegetation and fruit for the holy remnant, that will escape the
sifting judgment with which Yahweh will cleanse Jerusalem from its
impurity and bloodshed. Then over... [ Continue Reading ]