Isaiah 5:6 Meaning and Explanation
“And I will lay it waste: it shall not be pruned, nor digged; but there shall come up briers and thorns: I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The owner will cease all care; the land will become overgrown and drought will replace nourishment.
The Context of Isaiah 5:6
The complete cessation of the owner's care and blessing.
What Does Isaiah 5:6 Mean?
Abandonment replaces cultivation. Pruning and digging (the constant work of the vinedresser) cease. Without tending, wild growth—briers and thorns—takes over. This desolation reverses the Genesis image of subduing and dressing the land, returning it to chaos.
The command to the clouds to withhold rain means literal agricultural death and metaphorical spiritual drought. Rain in scripture often represents divine blessing and knowledge of God. Its withholding marks complete severance of the covenant relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 5:6
What does Isaiah 5:6 mean?
The owner will cease all care; the land will become overgrown and drought will replace nourishment.
What is the context of Isaiah 5:6?
The complete cessation of the owner's care and blessing.