Isa 3:3 | JFB | STEP | 3. captain of fifty —not only captains of thousands, and centurions of a hundred, but even semi-centurions of fifty, shall fail. honourable —literally, "of dignified aspect." cunning —skilful. The mechanic's business will come to a standstill in the siege and subsequent desolation of the state; artisans are no mean "stay" among a nation's safeguards. eloquent orator —rather, as Vulgate, "skilled in whispering," that is, incantation ( ). See , below; and on "prudent," see on .

Isaiah 3:3

3. captain of fifty—not only captains of thousands, and centurions of a hundred, but even semi-centurions of fifty, shall fail.

honourable—literally, "of dignified aspect."

cunning—skilful. The mechanic's business will come to a standstill in the siege and subsequent desolation of the state; artisans are no mean "stay" among a nation's safeguards.

eloquent orator—rather, as Vulgate, "skilled in whispering," that is, incantation (Ps 58:5). See Isa 8:19, below; and on "prudent," see on Isa 3:2.