What does Isaiah 3:13 mean?
Isaiah describes the Lord as a judge seated in a courtroom. In this context, God stands to bring charges against the leaders of His people in Judah and Jerusalem.The Lord intends to contend with His people. The word "contend" means "to struggle with," or, "to assert something in making a point in an argument." God is going to present His case against Judah's leaders to show they have failed in their responsibility to lead His people properly. Instead of understanding their role to be one of serving the Lord, these men have used their power to serve themselves. Now they will face the ultimate judge.
