Isa 3:3 | JFB | STEP | 3. captain of fifty-- not only captains of thousands, and centurions of a hundred, but even semi-centurions of fifty, shall fail. honourable-- literally, "of dignified aspect." cunning-- skilful. The mechanic's business will come to a standstill in the siege and subsequent desolation of the state; artisans are no mean "stay" among a nation's safeguards. eloquent orator-- rather, as Vulgate, "skilled in whispering," that is, incantation ( ). See , below; and on "prudent," see on .

‏ Isaiah 3:3

3. captain of fifty--not only captains of thousands, and centurions of a hundred, but even semi-centurions of fifty, shall fail.

honourable--literally, "of dignified aspect."

cunning--skilful. The mechanic's business will come to a standstill in the siege and subsequent desolation of the state; artisans are no mean "stay" among a nation's safeguards.

eloquent orator--rather, as Vulgate, "skilled in whispering," that is, incantation (Psa 58:5). See Is 8:19, below; and on "prudent," see on Is 3:2.