Isaiah 64:10
Isaiah 64:10 in Multiple Translations
Your holy cities have become a wilderness. Zion has become a wasteland and Jerusalem a desolation.
Thy holy cities are a wilderness, Zion is a wilderness, Jerusalem a desolation.
Thy holy cities are become a wilderness, Zion is become a wilderness, Jerusalem a desolation.
Your holy towns have become a waste, Zion has become a waste, Jerusalem is a mass of broken walls.
Your holy cities have been turned into a wilderness; Zion has become a desert; yes, even Jerusalem is an abandoned ruin.
Thine holy cities lye waste: Zion is a wildernes, and Ierusalem a desart.
Thy holy cities have been a wilderness, Zion a wilderness hath been, Jerusalem a desolation.
Your holy cities have become a wilderness. Zion has become a wilderness, Jerusalem a desolation.
Thy holy cities are a wilderness, Zion is a wilderness, Jerusalem a desolation.
The city of thy sanctuary is become a desert, Sion is made a desert, Jerusalem is desolate.
All of your towns in Judah have become like [MET] deserts; even Jerusalem has been destroyed.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 64:10
Study Notes — Isaiah 64:10
- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 64:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 64:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 64:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 64:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 64:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 64:10
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 64:10
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 64:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 64:10
- Sermons on Isaiah 64:10
Context — A Prayer for God’s Power
10Your holy cities have become a wilderness. Zion has become a wasteland and Jerusalem a desolation.
11Our holy and beautiful temple, where our fathers praised You, has been burned with fire, and all that was dear to us lies in ruins. 12After all this, O LORD, will You restrain Yourself? Will You keep silent and afflict us beyond measure?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 1:7 | Your land is desolate; your cities are burned with fire. Foreigners devour your fields before you— a desolation demolished by strangers. |
| 2 | Luke 21:24 | They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 36:19–21 | Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God and broke down the wall of Jerusalem. They burned down all the palaces and destroyed every article of value. Those who escaped the sword were carried by Nebuchadnezzar into exile in Babylon, and they became servants to him and his sons until the kingdom of Persia came to power. So the land enjoyed its Sabbath rest all the days of the desolation, until seventy years were completed, in fulfillment of the word of the LORD through Jeremiah. |
| 4 | Daniel 9:26–27 | Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed. And he will confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of the temple will come the abomination that causes desolation, until the decreed destruction is poured out upon him. ” |
| 5 | 2 Kings 25:9 | He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building. |
| 6 | Psalms 79:1–7 | The nations, O God, have invaded Your inheritance; they have defiled Your holy temple and reduced Jerusalem to rubble. They have given the corpses of Your servants as food to the birds of the air, the flesh of Your saints to the beasts of the earth. They have poured out their blood like water all around Jerusalem, and there is no one to bury the dead. We have become a reproach to our neighbors, a scorn and derision to those around us. How long, O LORD? Will You be angry forever? Will Your jealousy burn like fire? Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge You, on the kingdoms that refuse to call on Your name, for they have devoured Jacob and devastated his homeland. |
| 7 | Daniel 12:7 | And the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, raised his right hand and his left hand toward heaven, and I heard him swear by Him who lives forever, saying, “It will be for a time, and times, and half a time. When the power of the holy people has finally been shattered, all these things will be completed.” |
| 8 | Revelation 11:1–2 | Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers there. But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months. |
| 9 | Lamentations 2:4–8 | He has bent His bow like an enemy; His right hand is positioned. Like a foe He has killed all who were pleasing to the eye; He has poured out His wrath like fire on the tent of the Daughter of Zion. The Lord is like an enemy; He has swallowed up Israel. He has swallowed up all her palaces and destroyed her strongholds. He has multiplied mourning and lamentation for the Daughter of Judah. He has laid waste His tabernacle like a garden booth; He has destroyed His place of meeting. The LORD has made Zion forget her appointed feasts and Sabbaths. In His fierce anger He has despised both king and priest. The Lord has rejected His altar; He has abandoned His sanctuary; He has delivered the walls of her palaces into the hand of the enemy. They have raised a shout in the house of the LORD as on the day of an appointed feast. The LORD determined to destroy the wall of the Daughter of Zion. He stretched out a measuring line and did not withdraw His hand from destroying. He made the ramparts and walls lament; together they waste away. |
| 10 | Lamentations 5:18 | because of Mount Zion, which lies desolate, patrolled by foxes. |
Isaiah 64:10 Summary
[Isaiah 64:10 is a sad and powerful verse that describes how the special cities of God's people, like Zion and Jerusalem, have become empty and destroyed, much like a wilderness. This happened because of the people's sins and disobedience, as warned in Deuteronomy 28:15-68. Despite this, God's people can still cry out to Him for mercy and forgiveness, just like they do in Isaiah 64, and trust in His promise to restore and revive them, as seen in Psalm 85:1-13.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when it says 'Your holy cities have become a wilderness' in Isaiah 64:10?
This phrase is a lamentation of how the once sacred and thriving cities of God's people have become desolate and empty, much like the wilderness, a state that is reminiscent of the consequences of disobedience seen in Deuteronomy 28:15-68.
Why is Zion described as a wasteland and Jerusalem as a desolation in Isaiah 64:10?
Zion and Jerusalem, being the central places of worship and the dwelling place of God's presence, are described in this state to highlight the severity of the spiritual and physical devastation that has befallen God's people, a condition that prompts the people to cry out to God for mercy and restoration, as seen in Isaiah 63:15-64:12.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Isaiah 64?
Isaiah 64:10 is part of a larger prayer of repentance and plea for restoration, where the people acknowledge their sins and the consequent desolation of their cities, seeking God's forgiveness and revival, echoing the sentiments expressed in 2 Chronicles 7:14.
What can we learn from the contrast between the former glory of these cities and their current state in Isaiah 64:10?
The contrast between the former glory of these cities and their current desolate state serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of seeking God's mercy and restoration, a lesson that is reinforced by passages like Psalm 85:1-13 and Isaiah 40:1-31.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when I see the spiritual and physical devastation around me, and what can I learn from the example of God's people in Isaiah 64:10?
- In what ways can I, like the prophet Isaiah, intercede for my community and nation, praying for their restoration and revival?
- What are some personal or communal sins that may have contributed to a sense of desolation or wilderness in my own life or community, and how can I seek God's forgiveness and restoration?
- How can the promise of God's presence and restoration, as seen in verses like Isaiah 43:1-7, bring hope and comfort in the midst of desolation and wilderness?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 64:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 64:10
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 64:10
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 64:10
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 64:10
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 64:10
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 64:10
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 64:10
Sermons on Isaiah 64:10
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1 John 2:2 by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink examines 1 John 2:2, arguing against the interpretation that Christ's propitiation is universal for all humanity. He emphasizes that the verse is specifically addressing |
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God Comes Down to Us by Ray Ortlund Jr. | Ray Ortlund Jr. preaches about the significance of the church being the salt of the earth and light of the world, emphasizing the importance of the church's condition for the world |
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Contrasting Picture of Life and Death by Ian Paisley | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the challenges and struggles of life, comparing them to footmen in a race. He emphasizes that everyone will face disappointments, sickness, s |
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The Return of Jesus Christ to Earth by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the world is becoming increasingly evil and corrupt as we approach the end times. He refers to Acts 15:14-18 as the most important prop |
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Walking With God in Your Generation (Norwegian) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of walking with God and living a life that pleases Him, drawing inspiration from the examples of Enoch and Noah. It challenges young people to |
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Jerusalem in Last Days Prophecy by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the prophecies concerning Jerusalem and Iraq in the last days, highlighting the significance of these locations in biblical end-time events. It emphasizes t |
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Prophecy in the New Testament by Lewis Sperry Chafer | Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the intricate relationship between Old and New Testament prophecies, highlighting the seamless continuity and fulfillment of divine purposes through |






