Isaiah 3:5
“And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his neighbour: the child shall behave himself proudly against the ancient, and the base against the honourable.”

What does Isaiah 3:5 mean?
Isaiah 3:5 (KJV) "And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his neighbour: the child shall behave himself proudly against the ancient, and the base against the honourable." This verse from the book of Isaiah is a prophecy of impending judgment and…
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In Isaiah 3:5, we find a sobering glimpse into a society in turmoil, reflecting the deteriorating social and spiritual fabric of a people turned away from God. The verse states, "And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his neighbour: the child…
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O Lord God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, we come before You today with heavy hearts, reflecting upon the poignant words of the prophet Isaiah. In Isaiah 3:5, we read, "And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his neighbour: the child shall behave…
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