Isa 3:16-24 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Isa 3:16-4:1: 3:16–4:1 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. 3:16 The dramatic descriptions show how the people of Jerusalem loved their refined way of life. They openly displayed their proud self-reliance, power, and prestige. • Beautiful Zion: See thematic note for Zion at end of chapter.

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‏ Isaiah 3:16-24

Summary for Isa 3:16-4:1: 3:16–4:1 ^a This passage applies the prophet’s teaching on arrogance (see 2:11-12 ^b) to the people of Jerusalem. An alternate understanding is that this passage applies specifically to the women of Jerusalem. 3:16 ^c The dramatic descriptions show how the people of Jerusalem loved their refined way of life. They openly displayed their proud self-reliance, power, and prestige.

• Beautiful Zion: See thematic note for Zion at end of chapter.
Summary for Isa 3:17-25: 3:17-25 ^d In a reversal of fortune, the affluent and proud people of Jerusalem would suffer disgrace. Some of their ornaments (3:18 ^e) 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.