Isaiah 3:7 net — At that time the brother will shout,‘I am no doctor, I have no food or coat in my house; don’t make me a leader of the…

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"At that time the brother will shout,‘I am no doctor, I have no food or coat in my house; don’t make me a leader of the people!’”"

— Isaiah 3:7, NET Bible

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Isaiah 3 — Context

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The LORD says,“I will make youths their officials; malicious young men will rule over them.

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The people will treat each other harshly; men will oppose each other; neighbors will fight. Youths will proudly defy the elderly and riffraff will challenge those who were once respected.

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Indeed, a man will grab his brother right in his father’s house and say,‘You own a coat– you be our leader! This heap of ruins will be under your control.’

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At that time the brother will shout,‘I am no doctor, I have no food or coat in my house; don’t make me a leader of the people!’”

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Jerusalem certainly stumbles, Judah falls, for their words and their actions offend the LORD; they rebel against his royal authority.

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The look on their faces testifies to their guilt; like the people of Sodom they openly boast of their sin. Woe to them! For they bring disaster on themselves.

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Tell the innocent it will go well with them, for they will be rewarded for what they have done.

Isaiah 3:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 3:7 say?
Isaiah 3:7 in the NET Bible reads: “At that time the brother will shout,‘I am no doctor, I have no food or coat in my house; don’t make me a leader of the people!’””
Where is Isaiah 3:7 in the Bible?
Isaiah 3:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 3, verse 7.
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 3:7.
What translation should I read Isaiah 3:7 in?
Isaiah 3:7 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 3:7?
Isaiah 3:7 reads (NET): “At that time the brother will shout,‘I am no doctor, I have no food or coat in my house; don’t make me a leader of 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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