Isaiah 5:9 kjva — In mine ears said the Lord of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"In mine ears said the Lord of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant."

— Isaiah 5:9, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Isaiah 5 — Context

6

And I will lay it waste: it shall not be pruned, nor digged; but there shall come up briers and thorns: I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it.

7

For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah his pleasant plant: and he looked for judgment, but behold oppression; for righteousness, but behold a cry.

8

Woe unto them that join house to house, that lay field to field, till there be no place, that they may be placed alone in the midst of the earth!

9

In mine ears said the Lord of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant.

10

Yea, ten acres of vineyard shall yield one bath, and the seed of an homer shall yield an ephah.

11

Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them!

12

And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the Lord, neither consider the operation of his hands.

Isaiah 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 5:9 say?
Isaiah 5:9 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “In mine ears said the Lord of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant.”
Where is Isaiah 5:9 in the Bible?
Isaiah 5:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 5, verse 9.
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 5:9.
What translation should I read Isaiah 5:9 in?
Isaiah 5:9 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 5:9?
Isaiah 5:9 reads (KJVA): “In mine ears said the Lord of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant.” 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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