Isaiah 24:11 Meaning and Explanation
“There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Even desperation for wine echoes through empty streets; all gladness has vanished.
The Context of Isaiah 24:11
Urban desolation intensified through the loss of all comfort and joy.
What Does Isaiah 24:11 Mean?
The 'crying for wine' (צְעָקָה עַל יַיִן, tzʿāqāh ʿal yayin) expresses longing for what was lost—not merely alcohol but the abundance and celebration it represented. The cries of deprivation fill the emptied streets.
The darkening of joy suggests not just the loss of happiness but the loss of hope for it. The land has been stripped of its capacity for gladness; the very memory of mirth fades.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 24:11
What does Isaiah 24:11 mean?
Even desperation for wine echoes through empty streets; all gladness has vanished.
What is the context of Isaiah 24:11?
Urban desolation intensified through the loss of all comfort and joy.