Isaiah 3:7
In that day shall he swear, saying, I will not be an healer; for in my house is neither bread nor clothing: make me not a ruler of the people.
Context
This verse from Isaiah Chapter 3 connects to 10 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
in that day shall he lift up his voice, saying, I will not be a healer; for in my house is neither bread nor clothing: ye shall not make me ruler of the people.
He lifteth up, in that day, saying: `I am not a binder up, And in my house is neither bread nor garment, Ye do not make me a ruler of the people.'
Then he will say with an oath, I will not be a helper, for in my house there is no bread or clothing: I will not let you make me a ruler of the people.
Cross References
And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the Lord, the most high …
For I lift up my hand to heaven, and say, I live for ever.
And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of …
Hast thou utterly rejected Judah? hath thy soul lothed Zion? why hast thou smitten us, and there is no healing …
What thing shall I take to witness for thee? what thing shall I liken to thee, O daughter of Jerusalem? …
The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed that which was sick, neither have ye bound up that …
When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah saw his wound, then went Ephraim to the Assyrian, and sent to king …
Come, and let us return unto the Lord: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, …
And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven,
And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and …