Isaiah 5:9

In mine ears said the LORD of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 5:9

BSB
I heard the LORD of Hosts declare: "Surely many houses will become desolate, great mansions left unoccupied.
AKJV
In my ears said the LORD of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant.
CPDV
These things are in my ears, says the Lord of hosts. Otherwise, many houses, great and beautiful, will become desolate, without an inhabitant.
ERV
In mine ears saith the LORD of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant.
NHEB
In my ears, the LORD of hosts says: "Surely many houses will be desolate, even great and beautiful, unoccupied.
SMT
In the ears of Jehovah of armies, If not many houses shall be for desolation, great and good from none dwelling.

Commentary for Isaiah 5:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 5:9
Summary
Houses will become desolate and empty
Place
Judah
Event
Prediction of vacant houses
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Judgment