Isaiah 3:14 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
12As 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.
13The LORD standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people.
14The 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.
15What mean ye that ye beat my people to pieces, and grind the faces of the poor? saith the Lord GOD of hosts.
16Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet:
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 16:18
This verse warns that pride goes before destruction, similar to the warning in Isaiah.
1 Peter 5:5
Peter encourages humility, contrasting with the haughty behavior of the daughters of Zion.
Luke 18:14
Jesus teaches that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, echoing Isaiah's message.
Source: Isaiah 3:14