Isaiah 13:10
Isaiah 13:10 in Multiple Translations
For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light.
For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine.
For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light; the sun shall be darkened in its going forth, and the moon shall not cause its light to shine.
For the stars of heaven and its bright armies will not give their light: the sun will be made dark in his journey through the heaven, and the moon will keep back her light.
The stars in the constellations of heaven above will not shine. When the sun rises it will stay dark. The moon will give no light.
For the starres of heauen and the planets thereof shall not giue their light: the sunne shalbe darkened in his going foorth, and the moone shall not cause her light to shine.
For the stars of the heavens, and their constellations, Cause not their light to shine, Darkened hath been the sun in its going out, And the moon causeth not its light to come forth.
For the stars of the sky and its constellations will not give their light. The sun will be darkened in its going out, and the moon will not cause its light to shine.
For the stars of heaven and its constellations shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine.
For the stars of heaven, and their brightness shall not display their light: the sun shall be darkened in his rising, and the moon shall not shine with her light.
When that happens, none of the stars will shine. When the sun rises, it will be dark, and there will be no light from the moon at night.
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Study Notes — Isaiah 13:10
- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 13:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 13:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 13:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 13:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 13:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 13:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 13:10
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 13:10
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 13:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 13:10
- Sermons on Isaiah 13:10
Context — The Burden against Babylon
10For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light.
11I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless. 12I will make man scarcer than pure gold, and mankind rarer than the gold of Ophir.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joel 2:31 | The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. |
| 2 | Matthew 24:29 | Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. ’ |
| 3 | Mark 13:24 | But in those days, after that tribulation: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; |
| 4 | Ezekiel 32:7–8 | When I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars. I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon will not give its light. All the shining lights in the heavens I will darken over you, and I will bring darkness upon your land,’ declares the Lord GOD. |
| 5 | Isaiah 5:30 | In that day they will roar over it, like the roaring of the sea. If one looks over the land, he will see darkness and distress; even the light will be obscured by clouds. |
| 6 | Revelation 6:12–14 | And when I saw the Lamb open the sixth seal, there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red, and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a tree shaken by a great wind. The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place. |
| 7 | Joel 3:15 | The sun and moon will grow dark, and the stars will no longer shine. |
| 8 | Luke 21:25 | There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves. |
| 9 | Joel 2:10 | Before them the earth quakes; the heavens tremble. The sun and moon grow dark, and the stars lose their brightness. |
| 10 | Revelation 8:12 | Then the fourth angel sounded his trumpet, and a third of the sun and moon and stars were struck. A third of the stars were darkened, a third of the day was without light, and a third of the night as well. |
Isaiah 13:10 Summary
[This verse describes a time when the stars, sun, and moon will not give their light, which means that God's presence and blessings will be withdrawn. This is a symbol of God's judgment, as seen in Isaiah 5:30 and Jeremiah 4:23. It's a reminder that God is sovereign over all creation, and that He will one day judge the world for its sin, as stated in Isaiah 13:11 and Romans 3:23. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we would feel if God's presence and light were withdrawn from our lives, and what we can do to cultivate a deeper sense of reliance on Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the stars and constellations not giving their light in Isaiah 13:10?
This phenomenon symbolizes the disruption of the natural order and the withdrawal of God's blessings, as seen in Isaiah 5:30 and Jeremiah 4:23, where similar cosmic disturbances occur in the context of divine judgment.
Is the darkening of the sun and moon a literal event or a metaphor?
While it could be a literal event, it is also possible that it is a metaphor for the removal of God's presence and light, as seen in Exodus 10:21-22, where the plague of darkness symbolized the absence of God's presence.
How does this verse relate to the Day of the Lord mentioned in Isaiah 13:9?
The darkening of the celestial bodies in Isaiah 13:10 is a consequence of the Day of the Lord, which is a time of God's judgment and wrath, as described in Isaiah 2:12 and Joel 2:31, where similar cosmic signs occur in the context of divine judgment.
What is the purpose of God's judgment in this verse?
The purpose of God's judgment is to punish sin and evil, as stated in Isaiah 13:11, and to restore righteousness, as seen in Isaiah 11:4, where God judges the poor with righteousness and decides with equity for the meek of the earth.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which God's presence and light are evident in my life, and how would I feel if they were withdrawn?
- How do I respond to the idea of God's judgment, and what does it mean for my own life and actions?
- In what ways can I prepare myself for the Day of the Lord, and what does it mean to live in anticipation of God's judgment?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to seek God's light and guidance, and how can I cultivate a deeper sense of reliance on Him?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 13:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 13:10
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 13:10
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 13:10
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 13:10
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 13:10
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 13:10
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 13:10
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 13:10
Sermons on Isaiah 13:10
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The Impetus of Eschatological Verities by Bryan Anthony | Bryan Anthony preaches on the future fulfillment of Jesus' prophecies in Matthew 24, emphasizing that while some events were fulfilled in the first century, the cosmic signs and th |
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Bristol Conference 1962 - Part 4 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of Joel in the Bible and its relevance to our lives. The first section of the book describes a locust plague, emphasizing that every |
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The Coming Prince by Sir Robert Anderson | Sir Robert Anderson preaches about the rise of the Antichrist, a man of transcendent greatness who will gain pre-eminence in the world through his extraordinary combination of qual |
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The Arm of the Lord - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for a cry to God in the face of the evils and challenges present in the world. He refers to the prophet Isaiah's cry for God to come |
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What Jesus Believed by Charles Ryrie | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of anarchy that will occur during the tribulation period. He describes the various aspects of anarchy that will take place, such |
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(Through the Bible) Zechariah 13-14 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker briefly mentions the makeup of the population at the time, but states that he will discuss it in more detail in a future session. He then mentions the b |
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Prayer and the Victory of God by John Piper | This sermon emphasizes the power of prayer in bringing about the victory of God. Through various biblical passages and examples, the message highlights how prayers play a crucial r |







