Isaiah 24:6 net — So a treaty curse devours the earth; its inhabitants pay for their guilt. This is why the inhabitants of the earth disa…

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"So a treaty curse devours the earth; its inhabitants pay for their guilt. This is why the inhabitants of the earth disappear, and are reduced to just a handful of people."

— Isaiah 24:6, NET Bible

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Isaiah 24 — Context

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The earth will be completely devastated and thoroughly ransacked. For the LORD has decreed this judgment.

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The earth dries up and withers, the world shrivels up and withers; the prominent people of the earth fade away.

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The earth is defiled by its inhabitants, for they have violated laws, disregarded the regulation, and broken the permanent treaty.

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So a treaty curse devours the earth; its inhabitants pay for their guilt. This is why the inhabitants of the earth disappear, and are reduced to just a handful of people.

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The new wine dries up, the vines shrivel up, all those who like to celebrate groan.

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The happy sound of the tambourines stops, the revelry of those who celebrate comes to a halt, the happy sound of the harp ceases.

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They no longer sing and drink wine; the beer tastes bitter to those who drink it.

Isaiah 24:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 24:6 say?
Isaiah 24:6 in the NET Bible reads: “So a treaty curse devours the earth; its inhabitants pay for their guilt. This is why the inhabitants of the earth disappear, and are reduced to just a handful of people.”
Where is Isaiah 24:6 in the Bible?
Isaiah 24:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 24, verse 6.
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 24:6.
What translation should I read Isaiah 24:6 in?
Isaiah 24:6 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 24:6?
Isaiah 24:6 reads (NET): “So a treaty curse devours the earth; its inhabitants pay for their guilt. This is why the inhabitants of the earth disappear, and are reduced to just a handful of people.” 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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