Isaiah 3:13 web — Yahweh stands up to contend, and stands to judge the peoples.

World English Bible

"Yahweh stands up to contend, and stands to judge the peoples."

— Isaiah 3:13, World English Bible

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Isaiah 3 — Context

10

Tell the righteous "Good!" For they shall eat the fruit of their deeds.

11

Woe to the wicked! Disaster is upon them; for the deeds of his hands will be paid back to him.

12

As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. My people, those who lead you cause you to err, and destroy the way of your paths.

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Yahweh stands up to contend, and stands to judge the peoples.

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Yahweh will enter into judgment with the elders of his people, and their leaders: "It is you who have eaten up the vineyard. The spoil of the poor is in your houses.

15

What do you mean that you crush my people, and grind the face of the poor?" says the Lord, Yahweh of Armies.

16

Moreover Yahweh said, "Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with outstretched necks and flirting eyes, walking to trip as they go, jingling ornaments on their feet;

Isaiah 3:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 3:13 say?
Isaiah 3:13 in the World English Bible reads: “Yahweh stands up to contend, and stands to judge the peoples.”
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 (WEB): “Yahweh stands up to contend, and stands to judge the peoples.” 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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