Isaiah 25:6

Translations

Modern

On this mountain the LORD of Hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all the peoples, a feast of aged wine, of choice meat, of finely aged wine.

Traditional

And in this mountain shall the Lord of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined.

Literal

And YHWH of Hosts will make on this on the mountain for all the peoples a feast of fat things, a feast of aged wines—fat things full of marrow, aged wines well-refined.

Latin

Et faciet Dominus exercituum omnibus populis in monte hoc convivium pinguium, convivium vindemiæ, pinguium medullatorum, vindemiæ defæcatæ.

Original

Hebrew

English

On this mountain the LORD of Hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all the peoples, a feast of aged wine, of choice meat, of finely aged wine.

Notes

Isaiah 25:6

On this mountain: This means the mountain of the Lord (see Isaiah 2:2; 24:23). This refers not to a geographical city but to Zion, the eternal city of God (see Isaiah 1:8, 27).

Isaiah 25:6–8

The banquet is a symbol of God’s providing richly for all those who will receive his gracious invitation (Revelation 3:20–21; 19:9).

Isaiah 25:1–12

The second part of the Little Apocalypse (see study note on Isaiah 24:1–27:13) describes praise for God's judgment (Isaiah 25:1–5, 11–12) and salvation (25:6–9).

Isaiah 24:1–27:13

This section is often called the Little Apocalypse. It is given this name because it has similarities to the book of Revelation.

In these chapters, Isaiah moves from his present time into a vision of the future. The language is broad and universal. Because of this, it is difficult to connect the events to one specific historical situation.

These chapters are not meant to provide a detailed timeline of future events. They are not a historical blueprint. Instead, Isaiah uses vivid images to describe a dramatic future world that is both similar to and different from the present.

The vision includes elements of both the old age and the new age. For example, the people of Zion are described as righteous (new), yet they still wait for their full redemption (old). This pattern fits with the New Testament teaching that the future age has already begun but has not yet fully arrived (2 Corinthians 4:4; Galatians 1:4).

Peter wrote that believers were already living in the last days (1 Peter 1:12; 2 Peter 3:3). At the same time, he said that the final day of the Lord is still future (2 Peter 3:10). These passages show that the present age and the future age overlap.

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah Apocalyptic Literature Death Salvation in Isaiah The Messianic Banquet

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

Related verses

Matthew 8:11
I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.
Psalm 63:5
My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.
Jeremiah 31:12–13
They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish.
Revelation 19:9
Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”
Zechariah 9:16–17
On that day the LORD their God will save them as the flock of His people; for like jewels in a crown they will sparkle over His land.
Luke 22:30
…so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Hebrews 12:22
Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels
Isaiah 2:2–3
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it.
Zechariah 8:3
This is what the LORD says: “I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.”
Matthew 26:29
I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in My Father’s kingdom.”
Isaiah 1:19
If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land.
Isaiah 55:1–2
“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost!

Parallels

Jeremiah 51:15–19

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Banquet Isaiah, Book of Lees Lord’s Supper, the Meaning of Meals in the Bible

Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Fat: Figurative Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Prophecies Concerning the Kingdom of Lees: Settlings of Wine Refining of Wine Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wine of the Blessing of the Gospel Wine of the Joys of Spiritual Matters Wine: Made from Grapes Wine: Refined Wine: Refining of, Alluded To

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