Isaiah 5:14 net — So Death will open up its throat, and open wide its mouth; Zion’s dignitaries and masses will descend into it, includin…

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"So Death will open up its throat, and open wide its mouth; Zion’s dignitaries and masses will descend into it, including those who revel and celebrate within her."

— Isaiah 5:14, NET Bible

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Isaiah 5 — Context

11

Beware, those who get up early to drink beer, those who keep drinking long after dark until they are intoxicated with wine.

12

They have stringed instruments, tambourines, flutes, and wine at their parties. So they do not recognize what the LORD is doing, they do not perceive what he is bringing about.

13

Therefore my people will be deported because of their lack of understanding. Their leaders will have nothing to eat, their masses will have nothing to drink.

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So Death will open up its throat, and open wide its mouth; Zion’s dignitaries and masses will descend into it, including those who revel and celebrate within her.

15

Men will be humiliated, they will be brought low; the proud will be brought low.

16

The LORD of Heaven’s Armies will be exalted when he punishes, the holy God’s authority will be recognized when he judges.

17

Lambs will graze as if in their pastures, amid the ruins the rich sojourners will graze.

Isaiah 5:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 5:14 say?
Isaiah 5:14 in the NET Bible reads: “So Death will open up its throat, and open wide its mouth; Zion’s dignitaries and masses will descend into it, including those who revel and celebrate within her.”
Where is Isaiah 5:14 in the Bible?
Isaiah 5:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 5, verse 14.
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 5:14.
What translation should I read Isaiah 5:14 in?
Isaiah 5:14 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 5:14?
Isaiah 5:14 reads (NET): “So Death will open up its throat, and open wide its mouth; Zion’s dignitaries and masses will descend into it, including those who revel and celebrate within her.” 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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