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

What does Isaiah 5:9 mean?
Isaiah 5:9 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "In mine ears said the Lord of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant." This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of Isaiah where the prophet Isaiah delivers a…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Sound of Desolation: Reflecting on Isaiah 5:9
In the book of Isaiah, we encounter profound messages of warning, judgment, and hope. Isaiah 5:9 states, “In mine ears said the LORD of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant.” This verse stirs a deep contemplation about the…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Perspective and Purpose in Troubling Times
O Lord God of Hosts, Creator of Heaven and Earth, we come before You with humbled hearts and contrite spirits, acknowledging Your sovereignty and omniscience. As we meditate on Your word from Isaiah 5:9, "In mine ears said the LORD of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be…
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