Isaiah 22:13

Translations

Modern

But look, there is joy and gladness, butchering of cattle and slaughtering of sheep, eating of meat and drinking of wine: “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die!”

Traditional

And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die.

Literal

And behold, joy and gladness, slaying of oxen and slaughtering of sheep, the eating of flesh and drinking of wine: “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die!”

Latin

…et ecce gaudium et lætitia, occidere vitulos et jugulare arietes, comedere carnes, et bibere vinum: comedamus et bibamus, cras enim moriemur.

Original

Hebrew

English

But look, there is joy and gladness, butchering of cattle and slaughtering of sheep, eating of meat and drinking of wine: “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die!”

Notes

Isaiah 22:12–14

Judah’s feasting and disobedience resulted in a prophecy of judgment.

Isaiah 22:1–25

This message addresses the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem in 701 BC (see Isaiah 36–37; 2 Kings 18:17–19:37). It may also refer to the people's preparation for the later Babylonian siege from 588 to 586 BC.

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah Enjoying God’s Gifts Messages Against the Nations Salvation in Isaiah

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

Related verses

Isaiah 56:12
“Come, let me get the wine, let us imbibe the strong drink, and tomorrow will be like today, only far better!”
1 Corinthians 15:32
If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for human motives, what did I gain? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.”
Luke 17:26–29
Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man:
James 5:5
You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in the day of slaughter.
Amos 6:3–7
You dismiss the day of calamity and bring near a reign of violence.
Isaiah 5:12
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.
Isaiah 5:22
Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine and champions in mixing strong drink,
Isaiah 21:4–5
My heart falters; fear makes me tremble. The twilight I desired has turned to horror.
Isaiah 28:7–8
These also stagger from wine and stumble from strong drink: Priests and prophets reel from strong drink and are befuddled by wine. They stumble because of strong drink, muddled in their visions and stumbling in their judgments.

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Isaiah, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Obduracy In Gluttony: General Scriptures Concerning Gluttony: Leads to Carnal Security Happiness of the Wicked: Gluttony Indulgence Pleasure: Worldly Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Reprobacy: General Scriptures Concerning Sensuality: General Scriptures Concerning Sheep: Flesh of, Extensively Used As Food The Happiness of the Wicked is Derived From: Gluttony The Happiness of the Wicked: Leads to Recklessness Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning

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