Isaiah 3:17 asv — therefore the Lord will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and Jehovah will lay bare the…

American Standard Version

"therefore the Lord will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and Jehovah will lay bare their secret parts. "

— Isaiah 3:17, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 3 — Context

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Jehovah will enter into judgment with the elders of his people, and the princes thereof: It is ye that have eaten up the vineyard; the spoil of the poor is in your houses:

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what mean ye that ye crush my people, and grind the face of the poor? saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts.

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Moreover Jehovah said, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with outstretched 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 Jehovah will lay bare their secret parts.

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In that day the Lord will take away the beauty of their anklets, and the cauls, and the crescents;

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the pendants, and the bracelets, and the mufflers;

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the headtires, and the ankle chains, and the sashes, and the perfume-boxes, and the amulets;

Isaiah 3:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 3:17 say?
Isaiah 3:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “therefore the Lord will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and Jehovah will lay bare their secret parts. ”
Where is Isaiah 3:17 in the Bible?
Isaiah 3:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 3, verse 17.
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 3:17.
What translation should I read Isaiah 3:17 in?
Isaiah 3:17 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 3:17?
Isaiah 3:17 reads (ASV): “therefore the Lord will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and Jehovah will lay bare their secret parts. ” 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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