5 Now will I sing to my well beloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard.
My well beloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill:
2 and he fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof,
and planted it with the choicest vine,
and built a tower in the midst of it,
and also made a wine press therein:
and he looked that it should bring forth grapes,
and it brought forth wild grapes.
3 And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem, and men of Judah,
judge, I pray you, betwixt me and my vineyard.
4 What could have been done more to my vineyard,
that I have not done in it?
wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes,
brought it forth wild grapes?
5 And now go to; I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard:
I will take away the hedge thereof,
and it shall be eaten up;
and break down the wall thereof,
and it shall be trodden down:
6 and I will lay it waste:
it shall not be pruned, nor digged;
but there shall come up briers and thorns:
I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it.
7 For 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.
8 Woe 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!
9 In mine ears said the Lord of hosts,
Of a truth many houses shall be desolate,
even great and fair, without inhabitant.
10 Yea, ten acres of vineyard shall yield one bath,
and the seed of an homer shall yield an ephah.
11 Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning,
that they may follow strong drink;
that continue until night, till wine inflame them!
12 And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts:
but they regard not the work of the Lord,
neither consider the operation of his hands.
13 Therefore my people are gone into captivity,
because they have no knowledge:
and their honourable men are famished,
and their multitude dried up with thirst.
14 Therefore hell hath enlarged herself,
and opened her mouth without measure:
and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp,
and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it.
15 And the mean man shall be brought down,
and the mighty man shall be humbled,
and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled:
16 but the Lord of hosts shall be exalted in judgment,
and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness.
17 Then shall the lambs feed after their manner,
and the waste places of the fat ones shall strangers eat.
18 Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity,
and sin as it were with a cart rope:
19 that say, Let him make speed, and hasten his work,
that we may see it:
and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come,
that we may know it!
20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil;
that put darkness for light, and light for darkness;
that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
21 Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes,
and prudent in their own sight!
22 Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine,
and men of strength to mingle strong drink:
23 which justify the wicked for reward,
and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
24 Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble,
and the flame consumeth the chaff,
so their root shall be as rottenness,
and their blossom shall go up as dust:
because they have cast away the law of the Lord of hosts,
and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.
25 Therefore is the anger of the Lord kindled against his people,
and he hath stretched forth his hand against them,
and hath smitten them:
and the hills did tremble,
and their carcases were torn in the midst of the streets.
For all this his anger is not turned away,
but his hand is stretched out still.
26 And he will lift up an ensign to the nations from far,
and will hiss unto them from the end of the earth:
and, behold, they shall come with speed swiftly:
27 none shall be weary nor stumble among them;
none shall slumber nor sleep;
neither shall the girdle of their loins be loosed,
nor the latchet of their shoes be broken:
28 whose arrows are sharp, and all their bows bent,
their horses’ hoofs shall be counted like flint,
and their wheels like a whirlwind:
29 their roaring shall be like a lion,
they shall roar like young lions:
yea, they shall roar, and lay hold of the prey,
and shall carry it away safe, and none shall deliver it.
30 And in that day they shall roar against them like the roaring of the sea:
and if one look unto the land, behold darkness and sorrow,
and the light is darkened in the heavens thereof.
The rhetorical question in Isaiah 5:4 is a lament from God about the people of Judah. God has planted a vineyard, which represents the nation of Israel, and has cared for it with the utmost love and attention. Yet, instead of producing good fruit, the vineyard has produced wild grapes, which are bitter and inedible.
This passage is a metaphor for the unfaithfulness of the people of Judah. God has blessed them abundantly, but they have turned away from him and followed their own sinful desires. As a result, they are producing spiritual fruit that is worthless and displeasing to God.
God is asking the people of Judah to consider what more he could have done for them. He has given them everything they need to live a good and godly life, but they have chosen to reject his gifts.
This passage is a warning to us all. If we are not careful, we can also become like the vineyard in Isaiah 5. We can become unfaithful to God and produce spiritual fruit that is worthless. But if we repent and turn back to God, he will forgive us and help us to produce good fruit.
Here are some ways that we can apply the message of Isaiah 5:4 to our own lives:
- Be grateful for all that God has done for us.
- Obey God's commands and follow his will for our lives.
- Produce spiritual fruit that is pleasing to God, such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
- Share the gospel of Jesus Christ with others so that they can also experience God's love and forgiveness.
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The verse Isaiah 5:14 is a metaphor for the insatiable desire of evil. The image of hell opening its mouth without measure suggests that evil is always hungry for more. It is never satisfied with the suffering it has caused.
This verse is a warning to us all to be careful not to give in to our own evil desires. When we do, we open ourselves up to the destructive power of evil. We also contribute to the suffering of the world.
Instead of giving in to our evil desires, we should choose to follow the way of love and righteousness. This is the only way to overcome evil and create a better world for all.
Here is a creative response to the verse:
Hell's insatiable hunger
Hell's mouth, a gaping maw, Consumes all in its path. Its hunger knows no bounds, Its appetite for destruction vast.
Beware, lest you become its prey, For once you're in its grasp, There is no escape.
But there is hope. The light of love can banish hell's darkness. Choose the way of love, And you will be safe.
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Here is a summary of Isaiah 5:1-19 in bullet form:
- Isaiah sings a song about the vineyard of the Lord, which represents the nation of Israel.
- The vineyard has been unproductive, despite the Lord's care and attention.
- The Lord is therefore going to destroy the vineyard, and its owners (the leaders of Israel) will be punished.
- The Lord then describes the sins of Israel, including greed, arrogance, and injustice.
- The Lord warns that these sins will bring about judgment, and that Israel will be destroyed.
- Isaiah ends the chapter with a call for repentance, but he also warns that it is too late for some people.
Here is a more detailed summary of each verse:
- Verse 1: Isaiah sings a song about the vineyard of the Lord, which represents the nation of Israel.
- Verses 2-7: The Lord describes the care and attention that he has given to his vineyard, but it has been unproductive. He has plowed the ground, planted the vines, and watered them, but they have not produced any fruit.
- Verse 8: The Lord therefore declares that he will destroy the vineyard. He will break down its walls, tear down its towers, and let it be trampled by wild animals.
- Verse 9: The Lord explains that he is destroying the vineyard because its owners (the leaders of Israel) have been greedy and unjust. They have taken the land of the poor and orphans, and they have built houses for themselves with the money.
- Verse 10: The Lord warns that the leaders of Israel will be punished for their sins. They will be given a small plot of land to live on, but they will never be able to produce enough food to feed themselves.
- Verses 11-17: The Lord then describes the sins of Israel in more detail. He says that they are greedy, arrogant, and unjust. They are also drunkards and idolaters.
- Verse 18: The Lord warns that these sins will bring about judgment, and that Israel will be destroyed. He says that the people of Israel are like a field of dry grass, and that they will be easily burned.
- Verses 19-24: Isaiah ends the chapter with a call for repentance. He warns that it is too late for some people, but that those who repent will be spared. He also says that those who repent will be rewarded with a new life in the kingdom of God.
The book of Isaiah is a collection of prophecies that were written during the 8th century BC. Isaiah was a prophet who lived in the kingdom of Judah, and he warned the people of Judah about their sins and the consequences of those sins.
- "The wild grapes represent the worthless and harmful fruit of sin. They are not pleasing to God, and they do not benefit others." - J. Vernon McGee
- "The wild grapes represent the things that we do when we turn away from God: our selfishness, our pride, our greed. These things are not only harmful to ourselves, but they also harm others." - Warren W. Wiersbe
- "The wild grapes represent the futility
of trying to please God on our own strength. We can only produce good
fruit by depending on the Holy Spirit." - Charles R. Swindoll
- "The vineyard is Israel, and the owner is God. He has done everything for them, but they have turned their backs on him and produced bad fruit." - Matthew Henry
- "The wild grapes represent the sins of Israel: their injustice, their oppression of the poor, their idolatry. God had expected them to produce good fruit, but they had failed." - John Calvin
- "The vineyard is a metaphor for the world, and the owner is God. He has planted us here to produce good fruit, but we are all prone to produce wild grapes instead." - William Barclay
- "The parable of the vineyard is a powerful reminder of God's love for us and his expectations for our lives. He has given us everything we need to produce good fruit, but it is up to us to make the choice." - N.T. Wright
- "The vineyard is a symbol of the church, and the owner is Jesus Christ. He has planted us here to produce good fruit, but we are all prone to produce wild grapes instead. But Jesus is patient with us, and he continues to work with us to help us produce good fruit." - R.C. Sproul
- Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible: "God will take away his special care and protection from his people, and leave them exposed to their enemies, who will tread them down and trample upon them."
- Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible: "God will withdraw his grace from them, and leave them to the consequences of their own sin."
- John Calvin's Commentary on the Old Testament: "God will let them go their own way and reap what they have sown."
- William Smith's Dictionary of the Bible: "God will leave them to the natural consequences of their own wickedness."
- The Expositor's Bible Commentary: "God will give them over to their own folly and sin, and they will be destroyed."
- The Pulpit Commentary: "God will let them go to ruin, and they will be left desolate and forsaken."
- The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges: "God will withdraw his blessing from them, and they will be cursed and unproductive."
All of these commentaries agree that Isaiah 5:6 is a warning to God's people about the consequences of their sin. If they continue to rebel against God, he will withdraw his favor and protection from them, and they will be left to suffer the consequences.
Here are some additional quotes from Bible commentaries that provide more specific insights into Isaiah 5:6:
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy Bible: "The vineyard shall not be pruned nor digged, but there shall come up briers and thorns; that is, the prophets shall not be sent to reprove them, nor shall any means be used to reclaim them from their sins; but they shall be left to themselves, and so shall grow more and more wicked, and their sins shall be more and more multiplied."
- The New American Commentary: "The vineyard will be left untended, and it will quickly become overgrown with weeds and thorns. This is a metaphor for the spiritual deterioration of the nation. Without God's care and attention, the people of Israel will become increasingly sinful and rebellious."
- The New Geneva Study Bible: "God's judgment on Israel will be so severe that even the land will be cursed and unable to produce fruit. This is a reminder that sin always has consequences, both for individuals and for nations."
Here are some quotes from Bible commentaries referring to Isaiah 5:4:
- Matthew Henry's Commentary: "The word rendered "vineyard" signifies a place planted with vines, and fenced about, to preserve them from being destroyed. Hereby is represented the church of God, which is his vineyard, planted by his own hand, and fenced about by his laws and providences."
- John Calvin's Commentary: "The prophet here compares the Israelites to a vineyard, which God had planted and cultivated with great care, but which had proved to be unfruitful. He had fenced it with his laws, and hedged it with his providences, but it had brought forth only wild grapes."
- Adam Clarke's Commentary: "The vineyard of the Lord is the church, or people of God. He planted it, and fenced it about, and made it a vineyard of red wine, that is, he gave them all the means of grace and salvation, and expected them to bring forth fruit to his glory."
- William Barclay's Commentary: "The church is God's vineyard. He has planted it, he has fenced it, he has made it a vineyard of red wine; he has built a tower in the midst of it, and he has also made a winepress in it. And he looked for it to yield grapes, but it yielded wild grapes."
- Albert Barnes' Commentary: "The vineyard is the church of God, or his people. It is a place planted with vines, and fenced about, to preserve them from being destroyed. Hereby is represented the church of God, which is his vineyard, planted by his own hand, and fenced about by his laws and providences."
Here are five photos that illustrate Isaiah 5:8, "Woe 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!"
- A photo of a gated community with large mansions and manicured lawns, with no other homes or businesses in sight.
- A photo of a sprawling suburban development with identical houses and yards, stretching as far as the eye can see.
- A photo of a farm with thousands of acres of monoculture crops, with no other signs of life.
- A photo of a deforestation site, where trees have been cleared to make way for new development.
- A photo of a crowded slum, where people live in makeshift homes with little access to basic necessities.
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These photos illustrate the greed and disregard for others that Isaiah was warning against. When people accumulate too much wealth and power, they often do so at the expense of others. They may force others off their land, pollute the environment, or exploit workers. This can lead to a society where there is a great deal of inequality, with a few wealthy people living in comfort and luxury, while the majority of people struggle to survive.
Isaiah's warning is still relevant today. We need to be careful not to let greed and selfishness control our lives. We need to remember that we are all part of one community, and that we should work together to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Here are five photos that illustrate the quote "I will lay it waste: it shall not be pruned, nor digged; but there shall come up briers and thorns: I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it":
These photos depict a scene of desolation and abandonment, where the land is uncultivated and the only vegetation is thorns and briers. The dried-up riverbed and cracked earth suggest that the land is also suffering from a drought. The cloudless sky indicates that there is no hope of rain, which would help to bring the land back to life.
The quote "I will lay it waste" is a powerful statement of destruction and abandonment. It suggests that the land will be left to its own devices, and that nothing will be done to improve it. This could be due to a number of factors, such as war, famine, or simply neglect. Whatever the reason, the end result is the same: a barren and desolate wasteland.
Isaiah 5:4 is part of a parable that the prophet uses to illustrate God's relationship with Israel. In the parable, God is the owner of a vineyard, and Israel is the vineyard itself. God has done everything in his power to make the vineyard fruitful, but instead it has produced wild grapes.
In Isaiah 5:4, God asks the people of Israel, "What more could have been done for my vineyard than I have done in it?" This question is rhetorical, of course. God is not suggesting that there is anything more that he could have done, but rather that he has already done everything that is necessary.
The background meaning of Isaiah 5:4 is that God has given Israel everything they need to be fruitful. He has given them his law, his prophets, and his Spirit. He has also blessed them with a land of abundance. But despite all of God's blessings, Israel has turned away from him.
The parable of the vineyard is a powerful reminder that God is just and righteous. He has done everything he can to make us fruitful, but it is up to us to respond. If we turn away from him, we will experience the consequences of our sin.
Here is a more specific explanation of the background meaning of Isaiah 5:4 in light of the historical context:
- The vineyard represents Israel. Israel was chosen by God to be his special people, and he gave them the land of Canaan as their inheritance.
- The owner of the vineyard represents God. God is the creator and sustainer of all things, and he has the right to expect good fruit from his people.
- The wild grapes represent Israel's sin and disobedience. Despite God's blessings, Israel had turned away from him and was following after false gods.
Isaiah 5:4 is a warning to Israel that they are in danger of judgment if they do not repent of their sin. God is just and righteous, and he will not tolerate disobedience forever.
The message of Isaiah 5:4 is still relevant today. God has given us everything we need to be fruitful. He has given us his Son, Jesus Christ, and his Holy Spirit. But it is up to us to respond. If we turn away from God, we will experience the consequences of our sin.
The background meaning of Isaiah 5:5 is the relationship between God and the people of Israel. In the parable, God is the owner of the vineyard, and Israel is the vineyard. God has done everything he can to make the vineyard successful, but it has produced sour grapes instead of good fruit. This represents the fact that Israel has not lived up to God's expectations.
The hedge and wall around the vineyard represent God's protection and provision for Israel. But because Israel has produced bad fruit, God is going to remove his protection and provision. This will leave Israel exposed and vulnerable, just like a vineyard without a hedge or wall.
The background meaning of this verse is that God is a just God. He will not tolerate sin forever. If his people continue to produce bad fruit, he will eventually withdraw his blessing and allow them to experience the consequences of their sin.
This verse is also a reminder of God's love for his people. Even though Israel has produced bad fruit, God still loves them. He is not going to abandon them completely. He is going to discipline them in order to bring them back to himself.
The background meaning of this verse is relevant to us today in several ways. First, it reminds us that God is a just God. He will not tolerate sin forever. If we continue to sin, we will eventually experience the consequences of our sin.
Second, it reminds us of God's love for us. Even though we sin, God still loves us. He is not going to abandon us completely. He is going to discipline us in order to bring us back to himself.
Third, it reminds us that we are called to produce good fruit. We are not saved by our works, but our works are evidence of our salvation. If we are truly saved, we will produce good fruit in our lives.
Finally, it reminds us that God is in control. Even though we may experience the consequences of our sin, God is still in control. He is working all things together for our good and his glory.
Isaiah 5:6 is part of a parable in which God compares the people of Israel to a vineyard. The vineyard has been planted and cared for, but it has produced wild grapes instead of good grapes. This is a metaphor for the people's disobedience to God.
In verse 6, God warns the people that he will withdraw his protection and blessing from them. He will "lay it waste" and "command the clouds to rain no rain on it." This means that the people will be left vulnerable to their enemies and to the forces of nature.
The theological background of this verse is the idea that God is a just and righteous God. He will not tolerate disobedience from his people. If they turn away from him, he will turn away from them.
This verse is also a reminder that God is the source of all life and blessing. If we want to experience his goodness, we must obey his commands.
Here are some specific theological themes that are relevant to Isaiah 5:6:
- God's sovereignty: God is the creator and sustainer of all things. He is in control of everything, including the weather and the seasons.
- God's justice: God is a just God. He rewards those who obey him and punishes those who disobey him.
- God's love: Despite the people's disobedience, God still loves them. He wants them to turn away from their sin and come back to him.
- God's redemption: Even though the people have produced wild grapes, God can still redeem them. He can forgive their sins and help them to bear good fruit.
Isaiah 5:6 is a powerful reminder of God's love, justice, and sovereignty. It is also a call to repentance and obedience.
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