Isaiah 3:13 nasb — The LORD arises to contend, And stands to judge the people.

NASB

"The LORD arises to contend, And stands to judge the people."

— Isaiah 3:13, NASB

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Isaiah 3 — Context

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Say to the righteous that it will go well with them, For they will eat the fruit of their actions.

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Woe to the wicked! It will go badly with him, For what he deserves will be done to him.

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O My people! Their oppressors are children, And women rule over them. O My people! Those who guide you lead you astray And confuse the direction of your paths.

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The LORD arises to contend, And stands to judge the people.

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The LORD enters into judgment with the elders and princes of His people, "It is you who have devoured the vineyard; The plunder of the poor is in your houses.

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"What do you mean by crushing My people And grinding the face of the poor?" Declares the Lord GOD of hosts.

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Moreover, the LORD said, "Because the daughters of Zion are proud And walk with heads held high and seductive eyes, And go along with mincing steps And tinkle the bangles on their feet,

Isaiah 3:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 3:13 say?
Isaiah 3:13 in the NASB reads: “The LORD arises to contend, And stands to judge the people.”
Where is Isaiah 3:13 in the Bible?
Isaiah 3:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 3, verse 13.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 3:13.
What translation should I read Isaiah 3:13 in?
Isaiah 3:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 3:13?
Isaiah 3:13 reads (NASB): “The LORD arises to contend, And stands to judge the people.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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