Isaiah 3:15 kjv — What mean ye that ye beat my people to pieces, and grind the faces of the poor? saith the Lord God of hosts.

King James Version

"What mean ye that ye beat my people to pieces, and grind the faces of the poor? saith the Lord God of hosts."

— Isaiah 3:15, King James Version

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Isaiah 3 — Context

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As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.

13

The Lord standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people.

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The Lord will enter into judgment with the ancients of his people, and the princes thereof: for ye have eaten up the vineyard; the spoil of the poor is in your houses.

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What mean ye that ye beat my people to pieces, and grind the faces of the poor? saith the Lord God of hosts.

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Moreover the Lord saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet:

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Therefore the Lord will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and the Lord will discover their secret parts.

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In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon,

Isaiah 3:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 3:15 say?
Isaiah 3:15 in the King James Version reads: “What mean ye that ye beat my people to pieces, and grind the faces of the poor? saith the Lord God of hosts.”
Where is Isaiah 3:15 in the Bible?
Isaiah 3:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 3, verse 15.
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 3:15.
What translation should I read Isaiah 3:15 in?
Isaiah 3:15 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 3:15?
Isaiah 3:15 reads (KJV): “What mean ye that ye beat my people to pieces, and grind the faces of the poor? saith the Lord God of hosts.” 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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