King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
They have lutes and lyres, drums and flutes, and wine at their parties; but they pay no attention to how ADONAI works and never look at what his hands have made.
Berean Standard Bible:
At their feasts are the lyre and harp, tambourines and flutes and wine. They disregard the actions of the LORD and fail to see the work of His hands.
American Standard Version:
And the harp and the lute, the tabret and the pipe, and wine, are in their feasts; but they regard not the work of Jehovah, neither have they considered the operation of his hands.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the harp{H3658}, and the viol{H5035}, the tabret{H8596}, and pipe{H2485}, and wine{H3196}, are in their feasts{H4960}: but they regard{H5027} not the work{H6467} of the LORD{H3068}, neither consider{H7200} the operation{H4639} of his hands{H3027}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Job 21:11
- They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.
Job 21:14
- Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
Amos 6:4
- That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall;
Amos 6:6
- That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
Job 34:27
- Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:
Psalms 28:5
- Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.
Daniel 5:23
- But hast lifted up thyself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of his house before thee, and thou, and thy lords, thy wives, and thy concubines, have drunk wine in them; and thou hast praised the gods of silver, and gold, of brass, iron, wood, and stone, which see not, nor hear, nor know: and the God in whose hand thy breath [is], and whose [are] all thy ways, hast thou not glorified:
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Commentary for Isaiah 5:12
Isaiah 5:12 is part of a larger poetic passage known as the "Song of the Vineyard" found in Isaiah 5:1-7, which is an allegory depicting Israel as a vineyard that God has tended with care. The verse specifically criticizes the people of Judah and Jerusalem for their lavish feasts and revelry, where music and wine are abundant, yet they fail to acknowledge or appreciate the works and provisions of the Lord. The harp, viol, tabret, and pipe mentioned are all musical instruments commonly used in ancient Israelite celebrations, symbolizing the joy and merriment of their feasts.
The historical context of this verse is set during the 8th century BCE, a time when the northern kingdom of Israel had already fallen to the Assyrians, and the southern kingdom of Judah was experiencing a period of relative peace and prosperity under the reign of King Uzziah. However, this period of affluence led to moral decay, social injustice, and religious apostasy among the people. Prophet Isaiah, to whom this book is attributed, was called to confront the nation's unfaithfulness to God and to warn them of impending judgment if they did not repent and return to righteous living.
The themes present in Isaiah 5:12 include God's disappointment with His people's neglect of their covenantal relationship with Him, the critique of materialism and hedonism, and the call to recognize and respect the sovereignty and grace of the Lord. The verse serves as a poignant reminder that external religious observances and cultural celebrations are meaningless without an inner commitment to God's will and an appreciation for His actions in the world. It underscores the prophetic message that outward religious rituals should be accompanied by inward spiritual integrity and social justice.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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. - Strong's Number: H5035
There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֶבֶל
Transliteration: nebel
Pronunciation: neh'-bel
Description: or נֵבֶל; from נָבֵל; a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); hence, a vase (as similar in shape when full); also a lyre (as having a body of like form); bottle, pitcher, psaltery, vessel, viol. - 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: H2485
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָלִיל
Transliteration: châlîyl
Pronunciation: khaw-leel'
Description: from חָלַל; a flute (as perforated); pipe. - Strong's Number: H3196
There are 134 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַיִן
Transliteration: yayin
Pronunciation: yah'-yin
Description: from an unused root meaning to effervesce; wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication; banqueting, wine, wine(-bibber). - Strong's Number: H4960
There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִשְׁתֶּה
Transliteration: mishteh
Pronunciation: mish-teh'
Description: from שָׁתָה; drink, by implication, drinking (the act); also (by implication) a banquet or (generally) feast; banquet, drank, drink, feast((-ed), -ing). - Strong's Number: H5027
There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָבַט
Transliteration: nâbaṭ
Pronunciation: naw-bat'
Description: a primitive root; to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care; (cause to) behold, consider, look (down), regard, have respect, see. - Strong's Number: H6467
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פֹּעַל
Transliteration: pôʻal
Pronunciation: po'-al
Description: from פָּעַל; an act or work (concretely); act, deed, do, getting, maker, work. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H7200
There are 1212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָאָה
Transliteration: râʼâh
Pronunciation: raw-aw'
Description: a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative); advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. - Strong's Number: H4639
There are 221 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַעֲשֶׂה
Transliteration: maʻăseh
Pronunciation: mah-as-eh'
Description: from עָשָׂה; an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property; act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. - Strong's Number: H3027
There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָד
Transliteration: yâd
Pronunciation: yawd
Description: a primitive word; in distinction from כַּף, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote (as follows); a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),; ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves.