Isaiah 5:24 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The Lord's judgment will consume them like fire consuming stubble; they will decay from root to bloom because they rejected the Lord's law.
The Context of Isaiah 5:24
The inevitable burning judgment for those who reject the Lord's law.
What Does Isaiah 5:24 Mean?
The metaphor shifts from vineyard to harvest. Stubble and chaff burn swiftly and completely—so too will those who persist in covenant violation burn away. The imagery captures thoroughness and inevitability: no part escapes, no regrowth follows.
The cause is explicit: they cast away the law and despised the word. The image of rotting roots and dusty blossoms describes internal corruption followed by visible disintegration. The plant dies from within, then crumbles visibly. Their judgment reflects their choice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 5:24
What does Isaiah 5:24 mean?
The Lord's judgment will consume them like fire consuming stubble; they will decay from root to bloom because they rejected the Lord's law.
What is the context of Isaiah 5:24?
The inevitable burning judgment for those who reject the Lord's law.