Isa 3:14-15 | TNotes | STEP | 3:14 elders and rulers: Wickedness and abuse by ungodly and incompetent leadership thwarts God’s purpose for his people (see also 3:12 ). Therefore, leaders come under more severe judgment because they bear responsibility for the welfare of those under them. • my vineyard: See the Song of the Vineyard (5:1-7 ).

‏ Isaiah 3:14-15

3:14 ^a elders and rulers: Wickedness and abuse by ungodly and incompetent leadership thwarts God’s purpose for his people (see also 3:12 ^b). Therefore, leaders come under more severe judgment because they bear responsibility for the welfare of those under them.

• my vineyard: See the Song of the Vineyard (5:1-7 ^c).
3:15 ^d The Lord cares for the poor. These were the marginalized and oppressed (see 1:17 ^e), but God is their protector (see 25:4 ^f). God called for his people to share his concern for the poor, but the Israelites were exploiting them to gain wealth (see 3:14 ^g).