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Isaiah 13:10

Isaiah 13:10 in Multiple Translations

For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light.

For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine.

For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light; the sun shall be darkened in its going forth, and the moon shall not cause its light to shine.

For the stars of heaven and its bright armies will not give their light: the sun will be made dark in his journey through the heaven, and the moon will keep back her light.

The stars in the constellations of heaven above will not shine. When the sun rises it will stay dark. The moon will give no light.

For the starres of heauen and the planets thereof shall not giue their light: the sunne shalbe darkened in his going foorth, and the moone shall not cause her light to shine.

For the stars of the heavens, and their constellations, Cause not their light to shine, Darkened hath been the sun in its going out, And the moon causeth not its light to come forth.

For the stars of the sky and its constellations will not give their light. The sun will be darkened in its going out, and the moon will not cause its light to shine.

For the stars of heaven and its constellations shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine.

For the stars of heaven, and their brightness shall not display their light: the sun shall be darkened in his rising, and the moon shall not shine with her light.

When that happens, none of the stars will shine. When the sun rises, it will be dark, and there will be no light from the moon at night.

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Isaiah 13:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כִּֽי כוֹכְבֵ֤י הַ/שָּׁמַ֨יִם֙ וּ/כְסִ֣ילֵי/הֶ֔ם לֹ֥א יָהֵ֖לּוּ אוֹרָ֑/ם חָשַׁ֤ךְ הַ/שֶּׁ֨מֶשׁ֙ בְּ/צֵאת֔/וֹ וְ/יָרֵ֖חַ לֹֽא יַגִּ֥יהַ אוֹרֽ/וֹ
כִּֽי kîy H3588 for Conj
כוֹכְבֵ֤י kôwkâb H3556 star N-mp
הַ/שָּׁמַ֨יִם֙ shâmayim H8064 heaven Art | N-mp
וּ/כְסִ֣ילֵי/הֶ֔ם Kᵉçîyl H3685 constellation Conj | N-mp | Suff
לֹ֥א lôʼ H3808 not Part
יָהֵ֖לּוּ hâlal H1984 to shine V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
אוֹרָ֑/ם ʼôwr H216 light N-cs | Suff
חָשַׁ֤ךְ châshak H2821 to darken V-Qal-Perf-3ms
הַ/שֶּׁ֨מֶשׁ֙ shemesh H8121 sun Art | N-cs
בְּ/צֵאת֔/וֹ yâtsâʼ H3318 to come out Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
וְ/יָרֵ֖חַ yârêach H3394 moon Conj | N-ms
לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 not Part
יַגִּ֥יהַ nâgahh H5050 to shine V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
אוֹרֽ/וֹ ʼôwr H216 light N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 13:10

כִּֽי kîy H3588 "for" Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
כוֹכְבֵ֤י kôwkâb H3556 "star" N-mp
A star is a round or shining celestial body, and can also symbolize a prince or leader. It is used figuratively in the Bible to describe the Messiah or God's omniscience.
Definition: 1) star 1a) of Messiah, brothers, youth, numerous progeny, personification, God's omniscience (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: star(-gazer). See also: Genesis 1:16; Job 25:5; Psalms 8:4.
הַ/שָּׁמַ֨יִם֙ shâmayim H8064 "heaven" Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
וּ/כְסִ֣ילֵי/הֶ֔ם Kᵉçîyl H3685 "constellation" Conj | N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a constellation in the sky, specifically Orion. It symbolizes something big and powerful. The Bible mentions it as a notable sign in the heavens.
Definition: constellation (in general)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: constellation, Orion. See also: Job 9:9; Isaiah 13:10; Amos 5:8.
לֹ֥א lôʼ H3808 "not" Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יָהֵ֖לּוּ hâlal H1984 "to shine" V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
To be foolish means to act wildly or make a show, like the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:29. It can also mean to celebrate or boast, as in Psalm 38:5.
Definition: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour) 1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine. See also: Genesis 12:15; Psalms 113:1; Psalms 5:6.
אוֹרָ֑/ם ʼôwr H216 "light" N-cs | Suff
Light, including natural light from the sun or stars, and also spiritual light from God. It can refer to happiness, prosperity, or understanding. In the Bible, God is often described as the source of light and life.
Definition: 1) light 1a) light of day 1b) light of heavenly luminaries (moon, sun, stars) 1c) day-break, dawn, morning light 1d) daylight 1e) lightning 1f) light of lamp 1g) light of life 1h) light of prosperity 1i) light of instruction 1j) light of face (fig.) 1k) Jehovah as Israel's light
Usage: Occurs in 110 OT verses. KJV: bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun. See also: Genesis 1:3; Psalms 78:14; Psalms 4:7.
חָשַׁ֤ךְ châshak H2821 "to darken" V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This word means to darken or become dark. It can also mean to hide or conceal something. In the Bible, it is used to describe a lack of light or understanding.
Definition: 1) to be or become dark, grow dim, be darkened, be black, be hidden 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be or grow dark 1a2) to have a dark colour 1a3) to grow dim 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to make dark, cause to be dark 1b2) to hide, conceal 1b3) to obscure, confuse (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: be black, be (make) dark, darken, cause darkness, be dim, hide. See also: Exodus 10:15; Isaiah 5:30; Psalms 69:24.
הַ/שֶּׁ֨מֶשׁ֙ shemesh H8121 "sun" Art | N-cs
The sun, or shemesh, represents not just the celestial body, but also east or west direction, and even objects that shine like battlements. It is often used to describe the rising or setting of the sun.
Definition: 1) sun 1a) sun 1b) sunrise, sun-rising, east, sun-setting, west (of direction) 1c) sun (as object of illicit worship) 1d) openly, publicly (in other phrases) 1e) pinnacles, battlements, shields (as glittering or shining)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] east side(-ward), sun (rising), [phrase] west(-ward), window. See also H1053 (בֵּית שֶׁמֶשׁ). See also: Genesis 15:12; Psalms 104:19; Psalms 19:5.
בְּ/צֵאת֔/וֹ yâtsâʼ H3318 "to come out" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
וְ/יָרֵ֖חַ yârêach H3394 "moon" Conj | N-ms
This word refers to the moon, the natural satellite of the earth. It is used in the Bible to describe the moon and its phases.
Definition: moon
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: moon. Yrechow. See H3405 (יְרִיחוֹ). See also: Genesis 37:9; Psalms 121:6; Psalms 8:4.
לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 "not" Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יַגִּ֥יהַ nâgahh H5050 "to shine" V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to shine or glitter, and is often used to describe God's light, as seen in Psalm 104:2 where God stretches out the heavens like a curtain, shining with his glory.
Definition: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to enlighten 1b2) to cause to shine
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: (en-) lighten, (cause to) shine. See also: 2 Samuel 22:29; Psalms 18:29; Isaiah 9:1.
אוֹרֽ/וֹ ʼôwr H216 "light" N-cs | Suff
Light, including natural light from the sun or stars, and also spiritual light from God. It can refer to happiness, prosperity, or understanding. In the Bible, God is often described as the source of light and life.
Definition: 1) light 1a) light of day 1b) light of heavenly luminaries (moon, sun, stars) 1c) day-break, dawn, morning light 1d) daylight 1e) lightning 1f) light of lamp 1g) light of life 1h) light of prosperity 1i) light of instruction 1j) light of face (fig.) 1k) Jehovah as Israel's light
Usage: Occurs in 110 OT verses. KJV: bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun. See also: Genesis 1:3; Psalms 78:14; Psalms 4:7.

Study Notes — Isaiah 13:10

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1 Joel 2:31 The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.
2 Matthew 24:29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. ’
3 Mark 13:24 But in those days, after that tribulation: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light;
4 Ezekiel 32:7–8 When I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars. I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon will not give its light. All the shining lights in the heavens I will darken over you, and I will bring darkness upon your land,’ declares the Lord GOD.
5 Isaiah 5:30 In that day they will roar over it, like the roaring of the sea. If one looks over the land, he will see darkness and distress; even the light will be obscured by clouds.
6 Revelation 6:12–14 And when I saw the Lamb open the sixth seal, there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red, and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a tree shaken by a great wind. The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place.
7 Joel 3:15 The sun and moon will grow dark, and the stars will no longer shine.
8 Luke 21:25 There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves.
9 Joel 2:10 Before them the earth quakes; the heavens tremble. The sun and moon grow dark, and the stars lose their brightness.
10 Revelation 8:12 Then the fourth angel sounded his trumpet, and a third of the sun and moon and stars were struck. A third of the stars were darkened, a third of the day was without light, and a third of the night as well.

Isaiah 13:10 Summary

[This verse describes a time when the stars, sun, and moon will not give their light, which means that God's presence and blessings will be withdrawn. This is a symbol of God's judgment, as seen in Isaiah 5:30 and Jeremiah 4:23. It's a reminder that God is sovereign over all creation, and that He will one day judge the world for its sin, as stated in Isaiah 13:11 and Romans 3:23. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we would feel if God's presence and light were withdrawn from our lives, and what we can do to cultivate a deeper sense of reliance on Him.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the stars and constellations not giving their light in Isaiah 13:10?

This phenomenon symbolizes the disruption of the natural order and the withdrawal of God's blessings, as seen in Isaiah 5:30 and Jeremiah 4:23, where similar cosmic disturbances occur in the context of divine judgment.

Is the darkening of the sun and moon a literal event or a metaphor?

While it could be a literal event, it is also possible that it is a metaphor for the removal of God's presence and light, as seen in Exodus 10:21-22, where the plague of darkness symbolized the absence of God's presence.

How does this verse relate to the Day of the Lord mentioned in Isaiah 13:9?

The darkening of the celestial bodies in Isaiah 13:10 is a consequence of the Day of the Lord, which is a time of God's judgment and wrath, as described in Isaiah 2:12 and Joel 2:31, where similar cosmic signs occur in the context of divine judgment.

What is the purpose of God's judgment in this verse?

The purpose of God's judgment is to punish sin and evil, as stated in Isaiah 13:11, and to restore righteousness, as seen in Isaiah 11:4, where God judges the poor with righteousness and decides with equity for the meek of the earth.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways in which God's presence and light are evident in my life, and how would I feel if they were withdrawn?
  2. How do I respond to the idea of God's judgment, and what does it mean for my own life and actions?
  3. In what ways can I prepare myself for the Day of the Lord, and what does it mean to live in anticipation of God's judgment?
  4. What are some areas of my life where I need to seek God's light and guidance, and how can I cultivate a deeper sense of reliance on Him?

Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 13:10

For the stars of heaven,.... This and what follows are to be understood, not literally, but figuratively, as expressive of the dismalness and gloominess of the dispensation, of the horror and terror

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 13:10

For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 13:10

The constellations; which consist of many stars, and therefore give a greater light. The sun shall be darkened; either, 1. Properly and really, by an eclipse; for prodigies in heaven do sometimes go before or accompany great and public calamities upon earth. Or, 2. Figuratively, and in appearance. All things shall look darkly and dismally; men shall have no comfort nor hope. See the like descriptions of a most calamitous state, 34:4 ,31, &c. In his going forth; as soon as he riseth, when he is most welcome to men, and giveth them hopes of a pleasant day. As soon as they have any appearance or hope of amendment, they shall be instantly disappointed.

Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 13:10

Isaiah 13:10 For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine.Ver. 10. For the stars of heaven shall not give their light.] They shall have punishment without pity, misery without mercy, sorrow without help, mischief without measure, crying without comfort, &c., and all this shall be but a typical hell to them, a foretaste of eternal torments. The constellations thereof.] Which yet some interpreters take for some single and signal star, magnam lucem magnae sequuntur tenebrae. The sun shall be darkened.] They shall neither have good day nor good night. Est hyperbole et hypollage.

Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 13:10

(10) The constellations thereof.—The noun in the singular (kesîl, foolhardy, or impious) is translated as Orion in Job 9:9; Amos 5:8. It is significant, as pointing to some widely-diffused legend, that the Persian name for the constellation is Nimrod and the Arabian Giant. In Greek mythology Orion is a giant hunter, conspicuous for acts of outrage against the gods, and finally slain by Zeus. It is obvious that the words in their first application had a figurative, and not a literal, fulfilment. Such imagery has been at all times the natural symbolism of a time of terror (Joe 2:31; Joe 3:15; Matthew 24:29; Mark 13:24; Luke 21:25).

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 13:10

Verse 10. For the stars of heaven - "Yea, the stars of heaven"] The Hebrew poets, to express happiness, prosperity, the instauration and advancement of states, kingdoms, and potentates, make use of images taken from the most striking parts of nature, from the heavenly bodies, from the sun, moon, and stars: which they describe as shining with increased splendour, and never setting. The moon becomes like the meridian sun, and the sun's light is augmented sevenfold; (see Isaiah 30:26;) new heavens and a new earth are created, and a brighter age commences. On the contrary, the overflow and destruction of kingdoms is represented by opposite images. The stars are obscured, the moon withdraws her light, and the sun shines no more! The earth quakes, and the heavens tremble; and all things seem tending to their original chaos, See Joe 2:10; Joe 3:15-16; Amos 8:9; Matthew 24:29; and De S. Poes. Herb. Prael. VI. et IX. And the moon shall not cause her light to shine] This in its farther reference may belong to the Jewish polity, both in Church and state, which should be totally eclipsed, and perhaps shine no more in its distinct state for ever.

Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 13:10

10. “The day of the Lord is darkness, and not light,” Amos 5:18. the constellations thereof] The Heb. word (kìsîl) is used in the singular in Amos 5:8; Job 9:9; Job 38:31, of a particular constellation, probably Orion (but according to another tradition, the star Canopus). Its meaning, ‘fool’ or ‘foolhardy rebel,’ seems to point to some legend of a Titan chained to the sky for his defiance of the gods (Job 38:31). In the plural (“the Orions”) it denotes here Orion and other constellations that vie with it in brilliancy.

Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 13:10

For the stars of heaven - This verse cannot be understood literally, but is a metaphorical representation of the calamities that were coming upon Babylon The meaning of the figure evidently is, that

Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 13:10

9, 10. Day of the Lord cometh — The meaning the same as in Isaiah 13:6. Cruel — Applied to “day,” etc., and means, rather, terrible, inexorable; a judgment so viewed abstractly, and to human view.

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T. Austin-Sparks The Arm of the Lord - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for a cry to God in the face of the evils and challenges present in the world. He refers to the prophet Isaiah's cry for God to come
Charles Ryrie What Jesus Believed by Charles Ryrie In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of anarchy that will occur during the tribulation period. He describes the various aspects of anarchy that will take place, such
Chuck Smith (Through the Bible) Zechariah 13-14 by Chuck Smith In this sermon, the speaker briefly mentions the makeup of the population at the time, but states that he will discuss it in more detail in a future session. He then mentions the b
John Piper Prayer and the Victory of God by John Piper This sermon emphasizes the power of prayer in bringing about the victory of God. Through various biblical passages and examples, the message highlights how prayers play a crucial r

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