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    Key Terms

    Perceive 3 Be Worthy of Honor 3 Practice Divination 2 Glory (Presence of God) 2 Sin 2 Woe (Grief) 2 Bring Honor and Glory on Oneself Treat With Honor and Respect Be Rebellious Rebel (Act) Rebellion (Offense) Rebel (Against Authority) Rebellion Rebelliousness Glory (Splendor) Greatness Praise (Glorify) Praise (Respect) To Sin Guilt (State) Transgression Sin (Act) Sin (Incur Guilt) Guilty (Responsible) Guilt (Consequence) Guiltiness Trespass (Sin) Sinful Sin (Offense) To Stand Guilty Sin (Guilty) Sin (Wrongdoing) Guilty Considered Guilty Guilty Of Sin Previously Sin Against

    Judgment on Jerusalem and Judah

    ⓘ These verses continue the subject of judgment against...

    These verses continue the subject of judgment against Israel’s leadership (see 1:23–25). The removal of leadership at all levels would allow the mob to gain control. Chaos and famine would turn Judah and Jerusalem into a social wasteland.
    1For behold, the Lord GOD of Hostsis about to removefrom Jerusalem and Judahboth supply† and support:the whole supply of food and water,
    ⓘ Regardless of their status, all military, civil, judicial,...

    Regardless of their status, all military, civil, judicial, and religious leaders would be removed in the day of judgment (39:7; 2 Kgs 24:14–16). God would eventually give his people good leaders again (Isa 1:26) but not diviners and others who used pagan forms of revelation (47:9, 12–13; see Deut 18:10–12).
    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.
    4“I will make mere lads their leaders,and children will rule over them.”
    5The people will oppress one another,man against man, neighbor against neighbor;the young will rise up against the old,and the base against the honorable.
    ⓘ Things would be so bad (a heap of...

    Things would be so bad (a heap of ruins) that no one would want to take leadership. The people would become so desperate that anyone providing food or clothes (3:7) could be the leader of the people. In fact, however, no one would have food or clothing (see 4:1).
    6A man will seize his brotherwithin his father’s house:“You have a cloak—you be our leader!Take charge of this heap of rubble.”
    7On that day he will cry aloud:“I am not a healer.†I have no food or clothing in my house.Do not make me leader of the people!”
    ⓘ The failure of human strength and societal organization...
    • The failure of human strength and societal organization can be a form of divine judgment.
    • to his face: The people of Judah had become bold in their wickedness like the people of Sodom (3:9; see also 1:9–10).
    8For Jerusalem has stumbledand Judah has fallenbecause they spoke and acted against the LORD,defying His glorious presence.†9The expression on their faces testifies against them,and like Sodom they flaunt their sin;they do not conceal it.Woe to them,for they have brought disaster upon themselves.
    10Tell the righteous it will be well with them,for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor.11Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them!For they will be repaid with what their hands have done.12Youths oppress My people,and women rule over them.O My people, your guides mislead you;they turn you from your paths.
    13The LORD arises to contend;He stands to judge the people.14The LORD brings this chargeagainst the elders and leaders of His people:“You have devoured the vineyard;the plunder of the poor is in your houses.15Why do you crush My peopleand grind the faces of the poor?”declares the Lord GOD of Hosts.

    A Warning to the Daughters of Zion

    ⓘ This passage applies the prophet’s teaching on arrogance...

    This passage applies the prophet’s teaching on arrogance (see 2:11–12) to the people of Jerusalem. An alternate understanding is that this passage applies specifically to the women of Jerusalem.
    16The LORD also says:
    “Because the daughters of Zion are haughty—walking with heads held highand wanton eyes,prancing and skipping as they go,jingling the bracelets on their ankles—
    ⓘ In a reversal of fortune, the affluent and...

    In a reversal of fortune, the affluent and proud people of Jerusalem would suffer disgrace. Some of their ornaments (3:18) likely were amulets to keep evil away, but they could not ward off the calamity of judgment. These items of beauty were status symbols and represented financial security.
    17the Lord will bring soreson the heads of the daughters of Zion,and the LORD will make their foreheads bare.Ӡ
    18In that day the Lord will take away their finery:their anklets and headbands and crescents;19their pendants, bracelets, and veils;20their headdresses, ankle chains, and sashes;their perfume bottles and charms;21their signet rings and nose rings;22their festive robes, capes, cloaks, and purses;23and their mirrors, linen garments, tiaras, and shawls.
    24Instead of fragrancethere will be a stench;instead of a belt, a rope;instead of styled hair, baldness;instead of fine clothing, sackcloth;instead of beauty, shame.†
    25Your men will fall by the sword,and your warriors in battle.26And the gates of Zion will lament and mourn;destitute, she will sit on the ground.