Isaiah 24:8
Isaiah 24:8 in Multiple Translations
The joyful tambourines have ceased; the noise of revelers has stopped; the joyful harp is silent.
The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth.
The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth.
The pleasing sound of all instruments of music has come to an end, and the voices of those who are glad.
The happy sound of tambourines is over; the noise of the party-goers has stopped; the delightful harp music has finished.
The mirth of tabrets ceaseth: the noyse of them that reioyce, endeth: the ioye of the harpe ceaseth.
Ceased hath the joy of tabrets, Ceased hath the noise of exulting ones, Ceased hath the joy of a harp.
The mirth of tambourines ceases. The sound of those who rejoice ends. The joy of the harp ceases.
The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth.
The mirth of timbrels hath ceased, the noise of them that rejoice is ended, the melody of the harp is silent.
People will no longer play cheerful songs with tambourines, people will no longer play joyfully on their harps, and people will no longer shout noisily during their celebrations.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 24:8
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Isaiah 24:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שָׁבַת֙
מְשׂ֣וֹשׂ
תֻּפִּ֔ים
חָדַ֖ל
שְׁא֣וֹן
עַלִּיזִ֑ים
שָׁבַ֖ת
מְשׂ֥וֹשׂ
כִּנּֽוֹר
שָׁבַת֙
shâbath
H7673
to cease
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
מְשׂ֣וֹשׂ
mâsôws
H4885
rejoicing
N-ms
תֻּפִּ֔ים
tôph
H8596
tambourine
N-mp
חָדַ֖ל
châdal
H2308
to cease
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
שְׁא֣וֹן
shâʼôwn
H7588
roar
N-ms
עַלִּיזִ֑ים
ʻallîyz
H5947
jubilant
Adj
שָׁבַ֖ת
shâbath
H7673
to cease
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
מְשׂ֥וֹשׂ
mâsôws
H4885
rejoicing
N-ms
כִּנּֽוֹר
kinnôwr
H3658
lyre
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 24:8
שָׁבַת֙
shâbath
H7673
"to cease"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To keep the Sabbath means to rest and stop working, as commanded by God in the book of Exodus. This Hebrew word is used to describe the act of observing the Sabbath day, and is an important part of Jewish tradition and worship.
Definition: 1) to cease, desist, rest 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cease 1a2) to rest, desist (from labour) 1b) (Niphal) to cease 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to cease, put an end to 1c2) to exterminate, destroy 1c3) to cause to desist from 1c4) to remove 1c5) to cause to fail
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: (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. See also: Genesis 2:2; Isaiah 14:4; Psalms 8:3.
מְשׂ֣וֹשׂ
mâsôws
H4885
"rejoicing"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means a feeling of great joy or delight, like the rejoicing in Psalm 16:11. It's about being happy and celebrating something good. In the Bible, it often describes a positive emotional state.
Definition: exultation, joy, rejoicing
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: joy, mirth, rejoice. See also: Job 8:19; Isaiah 62:5; Psalms 48:3.
תֻּפִּ֔ים
tôph
H8596
"tambourine"
N-mp
A tambourine is a musical instrument, used in celebrations and worship in the Bible. The word appears in Exodus, where the Israelites use tambourines to praise God, and in other books like Psalm and Isaiah.
Definition: timbrel, tambourine
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: tabret, timbrel. See also: Genesis 31:27; Psalms 81:3; Psalms 149:3.
חָדַ֖ל
châdal
H2308
"to cease"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To cease means to stop or end something, like when God told the Israelites to cease work on the Sabbath in Exodus 20:10. It can also mean to be idle or lacking. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a change in action or behavior.
Definition: 1) to stop, cease, desist, forego, cease to be, leave undone, forbear 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cease, come to an end 1a2) to cease, leave off
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: cease, end, fall, forbear, forsake, leave (off), let alone, rest, be unoccupied, want. See also: Genesis 11:8; 2 Chronicles 18:14; Psalms 36:4.
שְׁא֣וֹן
shâʼôwn
H7588
"roar"
N-ms
The word for roar or uproar describes a loud, rushing sound, like the crash of water or the noise of a crowd, as seen in Psalm 65 and Jeremiah 10. It can also imply destruction or chaos.
Definition: 1) roar, din, crash, uproar 1a) roar (of water) 1b) uproar (of revellers)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] horrible, noise, pomp, rushing, tumult ([idiom] -uous). See also: Psalms 40:3; Isaiah 25:5; Psalms 65:8.
עַלִּיזִ֑ים
ʻallîyz
H5947
"jubilant"
Adj
This Hebrew word means feeling jubilant or exultant, like being full of joy. It's used to describe people rejoicing in the Bible, such as in Psalm 51. It's about being happy and celebratory.
Definition: exultant, jubilant
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: joyous, (that) rejoice(-ing) See also: Isaiah 13:3; Isaiah 24:8; Isaiah 22:2.
שָׁבַ֖ת
shâbath
H7673
"to cease"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To keep the Sabbath means to rest and stop working, as commanded by God in the book of Exodus. This Hebrew word is used to describe the act of observing the Sabbath day, and is an important part of Jewish tradition and worship.
Definition: 1) to cease, desist, rest 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cease 1a2) to rest, desist (from labour) 1b) (Niphal) to cease 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to cease, put an end to 1c2) to exterminate, destroy 1c3) to cause to desist from 1c4) to remove 1c5) to cause to fail
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: (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. See also: Genesis 2:2; Isaiah 14:4; Psalms 8:3.
מְשׂ֥וֹשׂ
mâsôws
H4885
"rejoicing"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means a feeling of great joy or delight, like the rejoicing in Psalm 16:11. It's about being happy and celebrating something good. In the Bible, it often describes a positive emotional state.
Definition: exultation, joy, rejoicing
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: joy, mirth, rejoice. See also: Job 8:19; Isaiah 62:5; Psalms 48:3.
כִּנּֽוֹר
kinnôwr
H3658
"lyre"
N-ms
Kinnor is a musical instrument, specifically a lyre or harp. It is used to make music and is mentioned in the Bible as a instrument used by musicians.
Definition: lyre, harp
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: harp. See also: Genesis 4:21; Job 21:12; Psalms 33:2.
Study Notes — Isaiah 24:8
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- Isaiah 24:8 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 24:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 24:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 24:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 24:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 24:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 24:8
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 24:8
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 24:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 24:8
- Sermons on Isaiah 24:8
Context — God’s Judgment on the Earth
6Therefore a curse has consumed the earth, and its inhabitants must bear the guilt; the earth’s dwellers have been burned, and only a few survive.
7The new wine dries up, the vine withers. All the merrymakers now groan.
8The joyful tambourines have ceased; the noise of revelers has stopped; the joyful harp is silent.
9They no longer sing and drink wine; strong drink is bitter to those who consume it. 10The city of chaos is shattered; every house is closed to entry.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hosea 2:11 | I will put an end to all her exultation: her feasts, New Moons, and Sabbaths— all her appointed feasts. |
| 2 | Revelation 18:22 | And the sound of harpists and musicians, of flute players and trumpeters, will never ring out in you again. Nor will any craftsmen of any trade be found in you again, nor the sound of a millstone be heard in you again. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 26:13 | So I will silence the sound of your songs, and the music of your lyres will no longer be heard. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 7:34 | I will remove from the cities of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem the sounds of joy and gladness and the voices of the bride and bridegroom, for the land will become a wasteland.” |
| 5 | Jeremiah 16:9 | For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I am going to remove from this place, before your very eyes and in your days, the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 25:10 | Moreover, I will banish from them the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the lamp. |
| 7 | 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. |
| 8 | Isaiah 23:15–16 | At that time Tyre will be forgotten for seventy years—the span of a king’s life. But at the end of seventy years, it will happen to Tyre as in the song of the harlot: “Take up your harp, stroll through the city, O forgotten harlot. Make sweet melody, sing many a song, so you will be remembered.” |
Isaiah 24:8 Summary
Isaiah 24:8 describes a scene where all the joyful music and celebrations have stopped, symbolizing the devastating impact of God's judgment on the world. This verse reminds us that our earthly joys and pleasures are temporary and can be taken away in an instant, as seen in Ecclesiastes 8:15 and Luke 12:15. It encourages us to seek true joy and fulfillment in our relationship with God, and to trust in His sovereignty and goodness, even in difficult circumstances, as promised in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11. By focusing on God and His eternal kingdom, we can find joy and peace that transcends the ups and downs of life, as described in John 16:33 and Philippians 4:7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the image of the joyful tambourines ceasing mean in this verse?
The stopping of the joyful tambourines, as mentioned in Isaiah 24:8, signifies the end of joyful celebrations and festivities, highlighting the severe judgment and desolation described in Isaiah 24:6, where the earth's inhabitants must bear the guilt of their actions, similar to the consequences seen in Deuteronomy 28:15-20.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of judgment in Isaiah 24?
This verse illustrates the devastating impact of God's judgment on the world, as prophesied in Isaiah 24, where the earth is left desolate and only a few people survive, much like the scenario depicted in Isaiah 6:11-13, emphasizing the severity of God's judgment on sin, as also seen in Jeremiah 25:30-38.
What does the silence of the joyful harp symbolize in this context?
The silence of the joyful harp, as mentioned in Isaiah 24:8, represents the loss of joy, music, and happiness, symbolizing the spiritual desolation and emptiness that result from turning away from God, as seen in Amos 6:4-6, where the pursuit of pleasure and wealth leads to spiritual decay and judgment.
How can this verse be applied to our lives today?
This verse serves as a reminder that our earthly joys and pleasures are temporary and can be taken away in an instant, emphasizing the importance of seeking true joy and fulfillment in our relationship with God, as encouraged in Psalm 16:11 and Philippians 4:4-9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some things in my life that bring me joy, and how would I feel if they were suddenly taken away?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of joy and fulfillment in my relationship with God, even in the midst of difficult circumstances?
- What are some ways that I can use my talents and resources to bring joy and music to others, and to point them to the ultimate source of joy in God?
- How can I balance my appreciation for earthly pleasures with a awareness of their temporary nature, and a focus on eternal things, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 and 2 Corinthians 4:16-18?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 24:8
The mirth of tabrets ceaseth,.... Or of drums, and such like musical instruments, used at junketings and jovial feasts.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 24:8
The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth. (Revelation 18:22.)
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 24:8
Tabrets; which they used in their feasts and revellings. The noise: the word properly signifies a roaring noise and confused clamour, such as drunken men make, .
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 24:8
Isaiah 24:8 The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth.Ver. 8. The mirth of tabrets ceaseth.] Quicquid laetitiarum fuit, in luctum vertitur.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 24:8
(8) The mirth of tabrets . . .—The words point to the processions of women with timbrels (tambourines) and sacred harps or lyres, like those of Exo 15:20; Judges 11:34; 1 Samuel 18:6, as was customary in seasons of victory. (Comp. the striking parallel of 1Ma 3:45.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 24:8
Verse 8. The mirth, &c.] שאון sheon, the noise. גאון geon, the pride, is the reading of three of De Rossi's MSS., with the Septuagint and Arabic.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 24:8
7–9. Joy has vanished from the earth.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 24:8
The mirth of tabrets - The joy and exultation which is produced by tabrets. On the words ‘tabret’ (תף tôph) and ‘harp’ (כנור kinnôr), see the notes at Isaiah 5:12.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 24:8
7-9. New wine mourneth — Isaiah 5:11. Sensuality is personified to intensify the felt sense of misery. Exhilaration fails; charms of music are quenched; there is gall to the taste; amusement mocks.
Sermons on Isaiah 24:8
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Until My Change Comes by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches on the importance of understanding the brevity and challenges of life, likening it to a day with its shortness, vicissitudes, labor, and irreversibility, urg |
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What Is the Spirit Doing by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on their life experiences and the perspective they have gained over the years. They emphasize the importance of memory as a valuable treasure a |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 23:1 - Part 1 by Chuck Smith | The video begins by discussing the importance of family and the breakdown of the family unit in society. It introduces Pastor Chuck Smith's Marriage and Family Bible Study as a res |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 23:15 - Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the events described in the book of Revelation. He mentions the sun darkening, the moon turning to blood, and other signs that will occur. He |