Isaiah 5:9 Meaning
In mine ears said the LORD of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant.
Context Explained
7For the vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah his pleasant plant: and he looked for judgment, but behold oppression; for righteousness, but behold a cry.
8Woe unto them that join house to house, that lay field to field, till there be no place, that they may be placed alone in the midst of the earth!
9In mine ears said the LORD of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant.
10Yea, ten acres of vineyard shall yield one bath, and the seed of an homer shall yield an ephah.
11Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them!
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 23:38
Jesus laments over Jerusalem's desolation, paralleling the warning in Isaiah.
Luke 19:44
Jesus foretells the destruction of Jerusalem, echoing the theme of desolation.
Revelation 18:2
The fall of Babylon is described in a similar manner, emphasizing God's judgment on unfaithfulness.
Source: Isaiah 5:9