Isaiah 21:10 Meaning and Explanation
“O my threshing, and the corn of my floor: that which I have heard of the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, have I declared unto you.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The prophet identifies his people as God's threshing floor and affirms he has faithfully reported God's word.
The Context of Isaiah 21:10
Isaiah applies the prophecy to his own people, showing how God's plan encompasses their deliverance.
What Does Isaiah 21:10 Mean?
Isaiah speaks directly to his audience (the people of Israel/Judah), saying O my threshing. The metaphor compares the nation to grain being threshed—separated, tested, refined. God's judgment on Babylon is not abstract; it concerns the future and freedom of God's own people. What Isaiah has heard from the LORD of hosts, he has now openly declared.
The phrase the corn of my floor suggests both the work and the product—the process of refining and the sustenance that results. Israel has been subjected to trials, but those trials serve a purpose in God's plan. The prophet's role is to interpret these events, showing how Babylon's fall connects to Israel's liberation and God's faithfulness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 21:10
What does Isaiah 21:10 mean?
The prophet identifies his people as God's threshing floor and affirms he has faithfully reported God's word.
What is the context of Isaiah 21:10?
Isaiah applies the prophecy to his own people, showing how God's plan encompasses their deliverance.