Isaiah 24:10 Meaning and Explanation
“The city of confusion is broken down: every house is shut up, that no man may come in.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Isaiah 24:10
Urban desolation as a sign of judgment's reach into human civilization.
What Does Isaiah 24:10 Mean?
The 'city of confusion' (עִיר תֹּהוּ, ʿir tōhū) suggests disorder and emptiness—the inverse of the ordered city with its communal life. Judgment reduces the city to a hollow shell.
Empty houses with shut doors signal both abandonment and hopelessness. A city's value lies in the people who inhabit it and the commerce and gathering within its walls; shuttered houses mean no entry, no life.
Isaiah 24:10 in the Original Language
confusion (תֹּהוּ) — 'emptiness,' often used in Genesis 1:2; here suggests return to chaos and formlessness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 24:10
What does Isaiah 24:10 mean?
Cities become ruins where no one lives; houses stand empty and sealed.
What is the context of Isaiah 24:10?
Urban desolation as a sign of judgment's reach into human civilization.