Isaiah 3:6
When a man shall take hold of his brother of the house of his father, saying, Thou hast clothing, be thou our ruler, and let this ruin be under thy hand:
Context
This verse from Isaiah Chapter 3 connects to 4 cross-references. The Lord will remove Jerusalem's leadership structure — mighty man, warrior, judge, prophet, elder — leaving mere youths as their rulers. The women of Jerusalem are rebuked for haughty eyes and mincing steps; their ornaments and finery will be replaced …
Other Translations
When a man shall take hold of his brother in the house of his father, saying, Thou hast clothing, be thou our ruler, and let this ruin be under thy hand;
When one layeth hold on his brother, <FI>Of<Fi> the house of his father, <FI>by<Fi> the garment, `Come, a ruler thou art to us, And this ruin <FI>is<Fi> under thy hand.'
When one man puts his hand on another in his father's house, and says, You have clothing, be our ruler and be responsible for us in our sad condition:
Cross References
And they said unto Jephthah, Come, and be our captain, that we may fight with the children of Ammon.
And the elders of Gilead said unto Jephthah, Therefore we turn again to thee now, that thou mayest go with …
And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat our own bread, and …
When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed …