Isaiah 24:12 kjva — In the city is left desolation, and the gate is smitten with destruction.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"In the city is left desolation, and the gate is smitten with destruction."

— Isaiah 24:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Isaiah 24 — Context

9

They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.

10

The city of confusion is broken down: every house is shut up, that no man may come in.

11

There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.

12

In the city is left desolation, and the gate is smitten with destruction.

13

When thus it shall be in the midst of the land among the people, there shall be as the shaking of an olive tree, and as the gleaning grapes when the vintage is done.

14

They shall lift up their voice, they shall sing for the majesty of the Lord, they shall cry aloud from the sea.

15

Wherefore glorify ye the Lord in the fires, even the name of the Lord God of Israel in the isles of the sea.

Isaiah 24:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 24:12 say?
Isaiah 24:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “In the city is left desolation, and the gate is smitten with destruction.”
Where is Isaiah 24:12 in the Bible?
Isaiah 24:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 24, verse 12.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 24:12.
What translation should I read Isaiah 24:12 in?
Isaiah 24:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 24:12?
Isaiah 24:12 reads (KJVA): “In the city is left desolation, and the gate is smitten with destruction.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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