Isaiah 16:10 Meaning and Explanation
“And gladness is taken away, and joy out of the plentiful field; and in the vineyards there shall be no singing, neither shall there be shouting: the treaders shall tread out no wine in their presses; I have made their vintage shouting to cease.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →All signs of joy and productive labor vanish from Moab as vineyards are abandoned and harvest work ceases.
The Context of Isaiah 16:10
The silencing of all signs of harvest, labor, and celebration throughout Moab's territory.
What Does Isaiah 16:10 Mean?
The vocabulary of absence—taken away, no singing, no shouting, cease—accumulates to paint a picture of complete desolation. Vineyards, which were meant for celebration and livelihood, become silent. The treaders who once processed wine in jubilation now have no grapes to crush, no work to do, no reason to gather.
The phrase I have made ceases shifts the attribution of judgment: God Himself has ended the vintage. This is not mere human destruction but divine judgment that stops even the possibility of restoration. The silence is total and imposed from heaven.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 16:10
What does Isaiah 16:10 mean?
All signs of joy and productive labor vanish from Moab as vineyards are abandoned and harvest work ceases.
What is the context of Isaiah 16:10?
The silencing of all signs of harvest, labor, and celebration throughout Moab's territory.