King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth.
Complete Jewish Bible:
the happy sound of tambourines ceases, the shouts of merrymakers are stilled, the joy of the lyre ends.
Berean Standard Bible:
The joyful tambourines have ceased; the noise of revelers has stopped; the joyful harp is silent.
American Standard Version:
The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The mirth{H4885} of tabrets{H8596} ceaseth{H7673}, the noise{H7588} of them that rejoice{H5947} endeth{H2308}, the joy{H4885} of the harp{H3658} ceaseth{H7673}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Hosea 2:11
- I will also cause all her mirth to cease, her feast days, her new moons, and her sabbaths, and all her solemn feasts.
Revelation 18:22
- And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft [he be], shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more at all in thee;
Jeremiah 7:34
- Then will I cause to cease from the cities of Judah, and from the streets of Jerusalem, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride: for the land shall be desolate.
Ezekiel 26:13
- And I will cause the noise of thy songs to cease; and the sound of thy harps shall be no more heard.
Jeremiah 16:9
- For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will cause to cease out of this place in your eyes, and in your days, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride.
Jeremiah 25:10
- Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the candle.
Isaiah 5:12
- And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the LORD, neither consider the operation of his hands.
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Commentary for Isaiah 24:8
Isaiah 24:8 is part of a larger apocalyptic passage in the Book of Isaiah, known as the "Isaiah Apocalypse," which spans from Isaiah 24 to 27. This section is distinct from the prophecies against specific nations in the preceding chapters and is characterized by a vivid description of the desolation of the earth. The verse itself laments the loss of festivity and joy, as indicated by the silencing of musical instruments—tabrets (tambourines), harps, and the cessation of rejoicing voices.
The historical context of this verse is generally associated with the period of the prophet Isaiah's ministry in the 8th century BCE, during the decline of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the increasing threats to the Southern Kingdom of Judah from Assyria and later Babylon. The themes present in Isaiah 24:8 reflect a time of judgment and calamity, where the normal expressions of happiness and celebration have come to an abrupt halt due to divine punishment for the sins of the people.
In a broader sense, the verse captures the stark contrast between times of prosperity and festivity and the sudden onset of despair and desolation that comes with judgment. It serves as a warning of the consequences of turning away from God and the resulting loss of the blessings that accompany a righteous and obedient life. The imagery of silent musical instruments is a powerful symbol of the loss of joy and vitality, both communally and individually, when the favor of the divine is withdrawn. This verse emphasizes the gravity of moral and spiritual failure, and the profound impact it has on the life and culture of a society.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H4885
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָשׂוֹשׂ
Transliteration: mâsôws
Pronunciation: maw-soce'
Description: from שׂוּשׂ; delight, concretely (the cause or object) or abstractly (the feeling); joy, mirth, rejoice. - Strong's Number: H8596
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תֹּף
Transliteration: tôph
Pronunciation: tofe
Description: from תָּפַף contracted; a tambourine; tabret, timbrel. - Strong's Number: H7673
There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁבַת
Transliteration: shâbath
Pronunciation: shaw-bath'
Description: a primitive root; to repose, i.e. desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific); (cause to, let, make to) cease, celebrate, cause (make) to fail, keep (sabbath), suffer to be lacking, leave, put away (down), (make to) rest, rid, still, take away. - Strong's Number: H7588
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁאוֹן
Transliteration: shâʼôwn
Pronunciation: shaw-one'
Description: from שָׁאָה; uproar (as of rushing); by implication, destruction; [idiom] horrible, noise, pomp, rushing, tumult ([idiom] -uous). - Strong's Number: H5947
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַלִּיז
Transliteration: ʻallîyz
Pronunciation: al-leez'
Description: from עָלַז; exultant; joyous, (that) rejoice(-ing) - Strong's Number: H2308
There are 56 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָדַל
Transliteration: châdal
Pronunciation: khaw-dal'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to be flabby, i.e. (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle; cease, end, fall, forbear, forsake, leave (off), let alone, rest, be unoccupied, want. - Strong's Number: H3658
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כִּנּוֹר
Transliteration: kinnôwr
Pronunciation: kin-nore'
Description: from a unused root meaning to twang; a harp; harp.