Isaiah 16:10
And gladness is taken away, and joy out of the plentiful field; and in the vineyards there shall be no singing, neither shall there be shouting: the treaders shall tread out no wine in their presses; I have made their vintage shouting to cease.
Original Language Analysis
וְנֶאֱסַ֨ף
is taken away
H622
וְנֶאֱסַ֨ף
is taken away
Strong's:
H622
Word #:
1 of 17
to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e., remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
שִׂמְחָ֤ה
And gladness
H8057
שִׂמְחָ֤ה
And gladness
Strong's:
H8057
Word #:
2 of 17
blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
מִן
H4480
מִן
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
4 of 17
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
הַכַּרְמֶ֔ל
out of the plentiful field
H3759
הַכַּרְמֶ֔ל
out of the plentiful field
Strong's:
H3759
Word #:
5 of 17
a planted field (garden, orchard, vineyard or park); by implication, garden produce
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
7 of 17
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יְרֻנָּ֖ן
there shall be no singing
H7442
יְרֻנָּ֖ן
there shall be no singing
Strong's:
H7442
Word #:
8 of 17
properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e., to shout (usually for joy)
לֹ֣א
H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
9 of 17
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יְרֹעָ֑ע
neither shall there be shouting
H7321
יְרֹעָ֑ע
neither shall there be shouting
Strong's:
H7321
Word #:
10 of 17
to mar (especially by breaking); figuratively, to split the ears (with sound), i.e., shout (for alarm or joy)
בַּיְקָבִ֛ים
in their presses
H3342
בַּיְקָבִ֛ים
in their presses
Strong's:
H3342
Word #:
12 of 17
a trough (as dug out); specifically, a wine-vat (whether the lower one, into which the juice drains; or the upper, in which the grapes are crushed)
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
13 of 17
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
הַדֹּרֵ֖ךְ
shall tread out
H1869
הַדֹּרֵ֖ךְ
shall tread out
Strong's:
H1869
Word #:
14 of 17
to tread; by implication, to walk; also to string a bow (by treading on it in bending)
הַדֹּרֵ֖ךְ
shall tread out
H1869
הַדֹּרֵ֖ךְ
shall tread out
Strong's:
H1869
Word #:
15 of 17
to tread; by implication, to walk; also to string a bow (by treading on it in bending)
Cross References
Jeremiah 48:33And joy and gladness is taken from the plentiful field, and from the land of Moab; and I have caused wine to fail from the winepresses: none shall tread with shouting; their shouting shall be no shouting.Amos 5:11Forasmuch therefore as your treading is upon the poor, and ye take from him burdens of wheat: ye have built houses of hewn stone, but ye shall not dwell in them; ye have planted pleasant vineyards, but ye shall not drink wine of them.Amos 5:17And in all vineyards shall be wailing: for I will pass through thee, saith the LORD.Judges 9:27And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and trode the grapes, and made merry, and went into the house of their god, and did eat and drink, and cursed Abimelech.
Historical Context
Ancient harvest festivals were central to agricultural societies—times of communal celebration, feasting, thanksgiving. Grape harvests involved joyous treading accompanied by songs. Archaeological remains include wine presses where grapes were foot-crushed. Systematic removal of harvest joy created profound social trauma—eliminating not just food but communal celebrations bonding society. This judgment struck Moab's cultural heart.
Questions for Reflection
- What does joy's removal teach about human happiness apart from God's blessing?
- How does harvest celebration's cessation illustrate judgment's comprehensive impact?
- Why is lasting joy possible only through relationship with God?
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Analysis & Commentary
Joy and gladness are removed from fruitful fields; no singing in vineyards; no treaders tread out wine—all celebration ceases. The Hebrew simchah (joy) and giyel (gladness) indicate exuberant harvest celebrations. God declares "I have made their vintage shouting to cease"—divine agency removing joy. This illustrates all human joy ultimately derives from divine blessing; judgment removes that blessing, leaving emptiness. True joy comes only from God (Psalm 16:11); all other sources are temporary and subject to removal.