Isaiah 5:5
And now I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard. I will remove its hedge, and it shall be devoured; I will break down its wall, and it shall be trampled down.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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The initial phrase "And now go to" isn't just a casual preamble; it carries a sense of urgency, urging attention to the serious pronouncement that follows. This isn't God casually mentioning a plan, but rather a direct call to listen before He reveals the severe consequences of His vineyard's unfruitfulness.
Having described how meticulously God cared for His vineyard, Israel, the Lord now reveals the severe judgment He will bring upon it. He declares He will remove the protective hedge and break down the surrounding wall, leaving the vineyard exposed and vulnerable to destruction and ruin by wild animals or invading enemies. This signifies God withdrawing His protection and allowing judgment to fall upon His unfaithful people.
Understand the original words
mĕśûkâ · Hebrew Noun
A protective enclosure around the vineyard, representing the covenantal boundary and the hedge of divine protection that God places around His people.
gādēr · Hebrew Noun
A physical barrier representing security and separation; in a theological sense, it symbolizes the divine defense that shields God's people from enemies when they are faithful.
This prophecy was delivered during a time when God's protection was being withdrawn from Judah due to their unfaithfulness, culminating in the Assyrian invasions and the eventual destruction of Jerusalem.
c. 740 BC— this verse
Isaiah's Prophetic Ministry
Isaiah delivers his prophecy during a period of prosperity and political stability for Judah, but also faces social injustice and spiritual unfaithfulness.
c. 734-732 BC
Syro-Ephraimite War
Assyria, a rising superpower, exerts increasing influence, leading to conflicts like the Syro-Ephraimite War where Judah faces threats from both Syria and the northern kingdom of Israel.
c. 722 BC
Fall of Samaria
The northern kingdom of Israel is conquered by the Assyrians, leading to the exile of its people and serving as a stark warning to Judah.
c. 701 BC
Assyrian Invasion of Judah
King Sennacherib of Assyria invades Judah, conquering many cities and besieging Jerusalem, though the city is miraculously spared.
This passage echoes the imagery of Isaiah's vineyard, depicting it as a vine that has been stripped of its protective hedge and trampled down, highlighting the consequences of God's displeasure and the vulnerability of His people when protection is withdrawn.
Jeremiah 2:21Similar to Isaiah's parable, Jeremiah also uses the vineyard metaphor to illustrate Israel's unfaithfulness, showing how a once-precious planting has become wild and unproductive, leading to divine judgment.
Ezekiel 15:1-6This passage directly addresses the uselessness of the vine (Israel) when it fails to produce fruit, likening it to wood that is good for nothing but fuel once its protective covering is removed, paralleling the idea of destruction after the hedge and wall are gone.
Matthew 21:33-43Jesus retells a parable of a vineyard owner and his tenants, which has strong parallels to Isaiah's prophecy, ultimately showing the judgment that falls upon those who misuse and destroy what has been entrusted to them, leading to its transfer to new tenants.
John 15:1-8In this passage, Jesus identifies himself as the true vine and believers as branches, emphasizing the vital connection to Him for fruitfulness and the severe consequence (being cut off and burned) if that connection is broken, underscoring the importance of bearing fruit for God's glory.
barnesIsaiah 5:5: "And now go to; I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard: I will take away the hedge thereof, and it shall be eaten up; and break down the wall thereof, and it shall be trodden down:"
Go to - The Hebrew word here is one that is commonly rendered, 'I pray you,' and is used "to call the attention to" what is said. It is the word from which we have derived the adverb "now," נא nā'. I will take away the hedge - A "hedge" is a fence of thorns, made by suffering thorn-bushes to gro…
jfbIsaiah 5:5: "And now go to; I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard: I will take away the hedge thereof, and it shall be eaten up; and break down the wall thereof, and it shall be trodden down:"
- go to—that is, attend to me.hedge … wall—It had both; a proof of the care of the owner. But now it shall be trodden down by wild beasts (enemies) (Ps 80:12, 13).
The initial phrase "And now go to" isn't just a casual preamble; it carries a sense of urgency, urging attention to the serious pronouncement that follows. This isn't God casually mentioning a plan, but rather a direct call to listen before He reveals the severe consequences of His vineyard's unfruitfulness.
Having described how meticulously God cared for His vineyard, Israel, the Lord now reveals the severe judgment He will bring upon it. He declares He will remove the protective hedge and break down the surrounding wall, leaving the vineyard exposed and vulnerable to destruction and ruin by wild animals or invading enemies. This signifies God withdrawing His protection and allowing judgment to fall upon His unfaithful people.
Having described how meticulously God cared for His vineyard, Israel, the Lord now reveals the severe judgment He will bring upon it. He declares He will remove the protective hedge and break down the surrounding wall, leaving the vineyard exposed and vulnerable to destruction and ruin by wild animals or invading enemies. This signifies God withdrawing His protection and allowing judgment to fall upon His unfaithful people.
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"And now I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard. I will remove its hedge, and it shall be devoured; I will break down its wall, and it shall be trampled down." — The initial phrase "And now go to" isn't just a casual preamble; it carries a sense of urgency, urging attention to the serious pronouncement that follows. This isn't God casually mentioning a plan,…
