7 But in that day he will cry out, "I have no remedy. I have no food or clothing in my house; do not make me the leader of the people."
7 In that day shall he swear,
7 in that day he will speak out, saying: "I will not be a healer;
7 And he'll say, 'Me? Not me! I don't have a clue. Don't put me in charge of anything.'
7 In that day he will protest, saying, "I cannot cure your ills, For in my house is neither food nor clothing; Do not make me a ruler of the people."
7 But he will reply, "No! I can't help. I don't have any extra food or clothes. Don't put me in charge!"
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 3:7
Commentary on Isaiah 3:1-9
(Read Isaiah 3:1-9)
God was about to deprive Judah of every stay and support. The city and the land were to be made desolate, because their words and works had been rebellious against the Lord; even at his holy temple. If men do not stay themselves upon God, he will soon remove all other supports, and then they must sink. Christ is the Bread of life and the Water of life; if he be our Stay, we shall find that is a good part not to be taken away, John 6:27. Here note, 1. That the condition of sinners is exceedingly woful. 2. It is the soul that is damaged by sin. 3. Whatever evil befals sinners, be sure that they bring it on themselves.