Isaiah 24:11
Isaiah 24:11 in Multiple Translations
In the streets they cry out for wine. All joy turns to gloom; rejoicing is exiled from the land.
There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.
There is a crying in the streets because of the wine; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.
There is a crying in the streets because of the wine; there is an end of all delight, the joy of the land is gone.
Crowds on the street are shouting, demanding to have wine. Joy turns into darkness. There's no happiness left on earth.
There is a crying for wine in the streetes: al ioy is darkened: the mirth of the world is gone away.
A cry over the wine [is] in out-places, Darkened hath been all joy, Removed hath been the joy of the land.
There is a crying in the streets because of the wine. All joy is darkened. The mirth of the land is gone.
There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.
There shall be a crying for wine in the streets: all mirth is forsaken: the joy of the earth is gone away.
Mobs will gather in the streets, wanting wine; no one on the earth will be happy [DOU] any more.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 24:11
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Isaiah 24:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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צְוָחָ֥ה
עַל
הַ/יַּ֖יִן
בַּֽ/חוּצ֑וֹת
עָֽרְבָה֙
כָּל
שִׂמְחָ֔ה
גָּלָ֖ה
מְשׂ֥וֹשׂ
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
צְוָחָ֥ה
tsᵉvâchâh
H6682
outcry
N-fs
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הַ/יַּ֖יִן
yayin
H3196
wine
Art | N-ms
בַּֽ/חוּצ֑וֹת
chûwts
H2351
outside
Prep | N-mp
עָֽרְבָה֙
ʻârab
H6150
to grow dark
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
שִׂמְחָ֔ה
simchâh
H8057
joy
N-fs
גָּלָ֖ה
gâlâh
H1540
to reveal
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
מְשׂ֥וֹשׂ
mâsôws
H4885
rejoicing
N-ms
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 24:11
צְוָחָ֥ה
tsᵉvâchâh
H6682
"outcry"
N-fs
An outcry or shout, often expressing anguish or distress. This word is used in the Bible to describe the cries of the Israelites during times of trouble.
Definition: outcry, shout
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: cry(-ing). See also: Psalms 144:14; Jeremiah 14:2; Isaiah 24:11.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַ/יַּ֖יִן
yayin
H3196
"wine"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for wine, 'yayin', refers to fermented wine and its effects, including intoxication. It is often mentioned in the Bible in the context of banquets and feasts, such as in the book of Esther.
Definition: wine
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: banqueting, wine, wine(-bibber). See also: Genesis 9:21; Proverbs 20:1; Psalms 60:5.
בַּֽ/חוּצ֑וֹת
chûwts
H2351
"outside"
Prep | N-mp
This word means outside or outdoors, referring to something beyond a wall or boundary. It can also mean a street or highway, as seen in various KJV translations, including abroad, field, and without.
Definition: outside, outward, street, the outside
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without. See also: Genesis 6:14; 2 Chronicles 24:8; Psalms 18:43.
עָֽרְבָה֙
ʻârab
H6150
"to grow dark"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
This word describes the time of day when it starts to get dark, around sundown. It is used in the Bible to talk about the evening or nighttime.
Definition: 1) to become evening, grow dark 1a) (Qal) to become evening, grow dark 1b) (Hiphil) to spend the evening, do at evening
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: be darkened, (toward) evening. See also: Judges 19:9; 1 Samuel 17:16; Isaiah 24:11.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
שִׂמְחָ֔ה
simchâh
H8057
"joy"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means joy or gladness, often used to describe a happy occasion or celebration, like a festival. It's used in the Bible to express God's joy and pleasure. In the KJV, it's translated as joy, gladness, or mirth.
Definition: 1) joy, mirth, gladness 1a) mirth, gladness, joy, gaiety, pleasure 1b) joy (of God) 1c) glad result, happy issue
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] exceeding(-ly), gladness, joy(-fulness), mirth, pleasure, rejoice(-ing). See also: Genesis 31:27; Psalms 106:5; Psalms 4:8.
גָּלָ֖ה
gâlâh
H1540
"to reveal"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to reveal or uncover something, often in a way that's embarrassing or shameful. It can also mean to exile someone, forcing them to leave their home. In some cases, it's used to describe God revealing himself to people.
Definition: : reveal[information] 1) to uncover, remove 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to uncover 1a2) to remove, depart 1a3) to go into exile 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) (reflexive) 1b1a) to uncover oneself 1b1b) to discover or show oneself 1b1c) to reveal himself (of God) 1b2) (passive) 1b2a) to be uncovered 1b2b) to be disclosed, be discovered 1b2c) to be revealed 1b3) to be removed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to uncover (nakedness) 1c1a) nakedness 1c1b) general 1c2) to disclose, discover, lay bare 1c3) to make known, show, reveal 1d) (Pual) to be uncovered 1e) (Hiphil) to carry away into exile, take into exile 1f) (Hophal) to be taken into exile 1g) (Hithpael) 1g1) to be uncovered 1g2) to reveal oneself
Usage: Occurs in 167 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] advertise, appear, bewray, bring, (carry, lead, go) captive (into captivity), depart, disclose, discover, exile, be gone, open, [idiom] plainly, publish, remove, reveal, [idiom] shamelessly, shew, [idiom] surely, tell, uncover. See also: Genesis 9:21; Job 38:17; Psalms 18:16.
מְשׂ֥וֹשׂ
mâsôws
H4885
"rejoicing"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means a feeling of great joy or delight, like the rejoicing in Psalm 16:11. It's about being happy and celebrating something good. In the Bible, it often describes a positive emotional state.
Definition: exultation, joy, rejoicing
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: joy, mirth, rejoice. See also: Job 8:19; Isaiah 62:5; Psalms 48:3.
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — Isaiah 24:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 24:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 24:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 24:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 24:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 24:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 24:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 24:11
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 24:11
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 24:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 24:11
- Sermons on Isaiah 24:11
Context — God’s Judgment on the Earth
9They no longer sing and drink wine; strong drink is bitter to those who consume it.
10The city of chaos is shattered; every house is closed to entry.
11In the streets they cry out for wine. All joy turns to gloom; rejoicing is exiled from the land.
12The city is left in ruins; its gate is reduced to rubble. 13So will it be on the earth and among the nations, like a harvested olive tree, like a gleaning after a grape harvest.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hosea 7:14 | They do not cry out to Me from their hearts when they wail upon their beds. They slash themselves for grain and new wine, but turn away from Me. |
| 2 | Isaiah 24:7–9 | The new wine dries up, the vine withers. All the merrymakers now groan. The joyful tambourines have ceased; the noise of revelers has stopped; the joyful harp is silent. They no longer sing and drink wine; strong drink is bitter to those who consume it. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 48:33 | Joy and gladness are removed from the orchard and from the fields of Moab. I have stopped the flow of wine from the presses; no one treads them with shouts of joy; their shouts are not for joy. |
| 4 | Joel 1:15 | Alas for the day! For the Day of the LORD is near, and it will come as destruction from the Almighty. |
| 5 | Isaiah 16:10 | Joy and gladness are removed from the orchard; no one sings or shouts in the vineyards. No one tramples the grapes in the winepresses; I have put an end to the cheering. |
| 6 | Isaiah 32:13 | and for the land of my people, overgrown with thorns and briers— even for every house of merriment in this city of revelry. |
| 7 | Matthew 22:11–13 | But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes. ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless. Then the king told the servants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ |
| 8 | Isaiah 9:19 | By the wrath of the LORD of Hosts the land is scorched, and the people are fuel for the fire. No man even spares his brother. |
| 9 | Amos 5:16–20 | Therefore this is what the LORD, the God of Hosts, the Lord, says: “There will be wailing in all the public squares and cries of ‘Alas! Alas!’ in all the streets. The farmer will be summoned to mourn, and the mourners to wail. There will be wailing in all the vineyards, for I will pass through your midst,” says the LORD. Woe to you who long for the Day of the LORD! What will the Day of the LORD be for you? It will be darkness and not light. It will be like a man who flees from a lion, only to encounter a bear, or who enters his house and rests his hand against the wall, only to be bitten by a snake. Will not the Day of the LORD be darkness and not light, even gloom with no brightness in it? |
| 10 | Luke 16:25 | But Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here, while you are in agony. |
Isaiah 24:11 Summary
[Isaiah 24:11 describes a scene where people are desperate for comfort and joy, but are looking in the wrong places. The verse says that 'all joy turns to gloom' and 'rejoicing is exiled from the land', which means that happiness and celebration have been replaced with sadness and despair. This can happen in our own lives when we focus on worldly pleasures rather than seeking solace in God, as encouraged in Psalm 37:4. By trusting in God and seeking His presence, we can find true joy and comfort, even in difficult times (Romans 8:28).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that 'all joy turns to gloom' in Isaiah 24:11?
This phrase suggests that the joy and happiness that people once experienced have been replaced with sadness and despair, much like the emotional state described in Ecclesiastes 2:1-2, where joy is fleeting and often ends in sorrow.
Is the 'crying out for wine' in the streets a good thing or a bad thing?
The crying out for wine in Isaiah 24:11 is likely a bad thing, as it indicates a desperate attempt to find comfort or escape in worldly pleasures, rather than seeking solace in God, as encouraged in Psalm 34:17-18.
What does it mean that 'rejoicing is exiled from the land'?
This phrase means that happiness and celebration have been removed from the land, leaving only sadness and despair, much like the desolate state described in Jeremiah 33:10-11, where the land is devoid of joy and happiness.
Is this verse talking about a specific event or time period?
While Isaiah 24:11 does describe a specific scene, its themes of joy turning to gloom and rejoicing being exiled are timeless and can be applied to various situations, including personal struggles and societal crises, as seen in Isaiah 3:10-11 and Matthew 24:6-8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen joy turn to gloom in my own life, and how can I find comfort in God during those times?
- How do I seek solace in worldly pleasures, and what are some biblical alternatives for finding comfort and peace?
- In what ways can I be a source of joy and rejoicing in a world that often seems devoid of happiness, and what role can I play in bringing hope to those around me?
- What are some things that I can do to cultivate a sense of rejoicing and gratitude in my own life, even in the midst of difficult circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 24:11
[There] is a crying for wine in the streets,.... Not to them that have it, to come and sell it, as Kimchi; but for want of it: there shall be a howling and lamentation in the streets of Rome, during
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 24:11
There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone. (There is) a crying for wine - to drown their sorrows in drink. Joe 1:5, written about the same time, resembles this.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 24:11
There is a crying for wine; for the want or loss of their wine, and spoil of their vines, whereby they were deprived of the means both of their delight and profit; whereby he intimates their gross sensuality and sottishhess, that instead of crying for their sins, and humbling themselves under God’ s judgments, did only howl for their corn, and wine, and oil, as they did, .
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 24:11
Isaiah 24:11 [There is] a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.Ver. 11. There is a crying for wine.] The drunkards weep, the ale stakes yell, because the new wine is cut off from their mouths. All joy is darkened.] Heb., It is eventide with joy. As the air in the evening waxeth dark, so shall their mirth be turned into heaviness. The mirth of the land is gone.] Together with their liquor. Wine is by Simonides called the expeller of sadness - Aμυντωρδυσφροσυναων..
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 24:11
(11) There is a crying for wine in the streets.—Literally, because of wine in the fields. The Hebrew noun for the latter word hovers between the meaning of an open place within and one without a city. The context seems in favour of the latter sense. Men weep in the fields because there is no vintage. All joy is darkened.—The English verb exactly expresses the force of the Hebrew, which is used, as in Judges 19:9, of the gloom of sunset. (Comp. Micah 3:6.) The light of joy had passed into the blackness of darkness.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 24:11
Verse 11. All joy is darkened - "All gladness is passed away"] For ערבה arebah, darkened, read עברה aberah, passed away, transposing a letter. Houbigant, Secker. Five of Dr. Kennicott's and five of De Rossi's MSS., several ancient, add כל col, all, after משוש mesos: the Septuagint adds the same word before it.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 24:11
11. a crying for wine] Rather, as R.V.: a crying because of the wine. The word for streets, meaning strictly “that which is without,” is by some rendered “fields”; but this is less natural. the mirth of the earth is gone] Lit. “gone into exile.”
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 24:11
There is a crying for wine in the streets - The inhabitants of the city, turned from their dwellings, would cry for wine to alleviate their distress, and to sustain them in their calamity (compare Isaiah 16:8-10).
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 24:11
11. Crying for wine — Not to cheer, but to drown thought. Joe 1:5.
Sermons on Isaiah 24:11
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God's Problem With a Soul by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the struggle of God for the soul of a nation, using the book of Hosea as a reference. He emphasizes the importance of turning to the Lord and |
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Call for the Wailing Women - Part 3 by Nancy Leigh DeMoss | This sermon emphasizes the connection between sinful choices and the inevitable consequences we face, urging listeners to recognize the judgment of God that is both present in the |
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Matthew 7:7-11. Christ Promises That Prayer Shall Be Answered. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer preaches on the comforting invitation to approach the throne of grace, assuring a welcome and the granting of petitions to those who ask. Drawing parallels to e |
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The Decree of Judgment by Aaron Dunlop | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the concept of judgment and the decree of judgment as prescribed by the Lord. The sermon explores the idea that what we sow, we will reap, a |
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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 Devil's Lies About Hope by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that in perilous times, God's people are called to take action rather than succumb to despair. He draws on the prophet Joel's message, urging believers t |
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Prayer in Troubled Times by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the power of prayer during troubled times, urging the church not to remain passive but to take decisive spiritual action against the adversary. He draws |