This isn't just a delicious meal; it's a deliberate choice by God to prepare something incredibly rich and aged, symbolizing deep spiritual nourishment and enduring fellowship with all people, not just a select few. The "wines on the lees" speak of a vintage that has matured over time, gaining strength and flavor, much like God's promises that are fully realized in their appointed season.
On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine, of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined. And he will swallow up on this mountain the covering that is cast over all peoples, the veil that is spread over all nations.
English Standard Version (ESV)
Isaiah has just described the utter devastation and judgment coming upon the earth, but now pivots to a future, glorious restoration centered on Mount Zion. This promise of a grand feast isn't just for Israel, but a divine banquet offered to all nations, signifying complete salvation and divine provision. The imagery of rich food and aged wine speaks to the abundant, refined, and enduring blessings God will bestow, a stark contrast to the famine and desolation described earlier.
Imagine the most incredible feast you've ever experienced. Now, imagine it prepared by God Himself. Isaiah paints a vivid picture of such an event, and it's for everyone.
Isaiah 25:6 opens with a stunning vision: "On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast...".
A Sacred Mountain
This "mountain" is identified as Mount Zion, a symbol of God's presence and dwelling place (Isaiah 2:2). It's where God meets His people. But this feast isn't just for one group; it's for "all peoples." This signals a radical inclusivity, breaking down the barriers that often separate us.
The Ultimate Provisions
The description of the feast is rich and evocative: "rich food, a feast of well-aged wine, of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined." These aren't just ordinary delicacies. They represent the most exquisite and satisfying provisions imaginable.
In the context of God's Word, such imagery often points to the abundant spiritual blessings and salvation found in God's presence, particularly through the Messiah's kingdom. It's a banquet of divine grace, peace, and eternal joy, available to every nation.
The verse uses repeated, layered descriptions of the food and wine. What does this abundance tell us about the nature of God's provisions?
Isaiah doesn't just say "food and wine." He elaborates with intensity: "rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined."
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More Than Enough
The repetition and specific details emphasize the unparalleled quality and abundance of what God provides. "Fat things" and "marrow" in ancient Near Eastern culture symbolized the very best, the most succulent parts of a meal. Similarly, "aged wine well refined" speaks of deep flavor, maturity, and purity – wine that has been carefully preserved and perfected.
Spiritual Sustenance
This imagery translates directly to spiritual blessings. The "fat things" and "marrow" can be seen as the rich mercies, forgiveness, and intimate fellowship God offers. The "well-aged wine" points to the enduring, refined, and deeply satisfying nature of God's grace and salvation, perfected over time and made pure.
This feast isn't a fleeting snack; it's a deeply nourishing, satisfying, and complete provision for all spiritual needs, designed to bring immense joy and fulfillment.
Understand the original words
Yahweh Sabaoth · Hebrew Noun phrase
A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty over all created powers, including the angelic hosts and the universe, signifying His ultimate authority and power in battle and judgment.
mishteh · Hebrew Noun
A celebration involving abundant provision; in Scripture, it often symbolizes the messianic banquet, the joy of communion with God, and the ultimate restoration of His people.
This prophecy was delivered during a time of national crisis for Judah, with the Assyrian threat looming and the memory of Israel's fall still fresh. The promise of a grand feast on Mount Zion offered a radical message of future restoration and universal inclusion, speaking powerfully to a people facing judgment and exile.
c. 740 BC— this verse
Isaiah's Prophetic Ministry
Isaiah delivers this prophecy during a period of Assyrian dominance in the region, a time marked by political instability and impending threats to both Israel and Judah.
722 BC
Fall of Samaria
The Northern Kingdom of Israel is conquered by the Assyrian Empire, leading to the exile of its population and a significant disruption of God's people. This event would have loomed large in the minds of Judah's inhabitants.
c. 586 BC
Fall of Jerusalem and Babylonian Exile
The Southern Kingdom of Judah is conquered by Babylon, its capital destroyed, and its people taken into exile. This profound national catastrophe would have made the hope of future restoration and feasting seem distant.
c. 539 BC
Cyrus's Decree and Return from Exile
The Persian Empire under Cyrus conquers Babylon, allowing some Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem and begin rebuilding the Temple. This marked a partial restoration but not the full universal peace described.
c. 1st century AD
Jesus' Ministry and the Early Church
The coming of Jesus Christ and the spread of the Gospel to both Jews and Gentiles fulfill the prophecy of a universal feast, bringing spiritual salvation and the abolition of death's ultimate power.
This passage directly quotes the prophecy of Isaiah, using the imagery of a great feast to describe entry into the Kingdom of Heaven, paralleling the 'feast for all peoples' made by the Lord of Hosts.
Revelation 19:9This New Testament passage describes the 'marriage supper of the Lamb,' another feast imagery that echoes Isaiah's prophecy of a joyous celebration with God for His redeemed people.
Isaiah 55:1-2This earlier passage in Isaiah also uses banquet imagery, inviting all who thirst to come and eat and drink without money, emphasizing God's generous provision of spiritual sustenance.
Psalm 23:5This Psalm speaks of God preparing a table before enemies, symbolizing abundant provision and favor, which resonates with the theme of God's lavish hospitality and care for His people depicted in Isaiah's feast.
1 Corinthians 10:17This verse speaks of believers being one bread and one body because they all partake of one offering, reflecting the communal aspect of sharing in God's provisions and blessings, similar to the communal feast described in Isaiah.
bensonIsaiah 25:6: "And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined."
Isaiah 25:6-7 . And in this mountain — In mount Zion, namely, God’s church, very frequently meant by the names of Zion and Jerusalem, both in the Old and New Testaments; shall the Lord make unto all people — Both Jews and Gentiles, who shall then be admitted to a participation of the same privileges…
clarkeIsaiah 25:6: "And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined."
In this mountain - Zion, at Jerusalem. In his Church. Shall the Lord of hosts make unto all people a feast - Salvation by Jesus Christ. A feast is a proper and usual expression of joy in consequence of victory, or any other great success. The feast here spoken of is to be celebrated on Mount Sion; a…
This isn't just a delicious meal; it's a deliberate choice by God to prepare something incredibly rich and aged, symbolizing deep spiritual nourishment and enduring fellowship with all people, not just a select few. The "wines on the lees" speak of a vintage that has matured over time, gaining strength and flavor, much like God's promises that are fully realized in their appointed season.
Isaiah has just described the utter devastation and judgment coming upon the earth, but now pivots to a future, glorious restoration centered on Mount Zion. This promise of a grand feast isn't just for Israel, but a divine banquet offered to all nations, signifying complete salvation and divine provision. The imagery of rich food and aged wine speaks to the abundant, refined, and enduring blessings God will bestow, a stark contrast to the famine and desolation described earlier.
Isaiah has just described the utter devastation and judgment coming upon the earth, but now pivots to a future, glorious restoration centered on Mount Zion. This promise of a grand feast isn't just for Israel, but a divine banquet offered to all nations, signifying complete salvation and divine provision. The imagery of rich food and aged wine speaks to the abundant, refined, and enduring blessings God will bestow, a stark contrast to the famine and desolation described earlier.
"On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine, of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined. And he will swallow up on this mountain the cover…" — This isn't just a delicious meal; it's a deliberate choice by God to prepare something incredibly rich and aged, symbolizing deep spiritual nourishment and enduring fellowship with all people, not ju…
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Last reviewed October 2026
