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Isaiah 15:5
My heart shall cry out for Moab; his fugitivesshall flee unto Zoar, an heifer of three years old: for by the mounting up of Luhith with weeping shall they go it up; for in the way of Horonaim they shall raise up a cry of destruction.

Isaiah 63:15
Look down from heaven, and behold from the habitation of thy holiness and of thy glory: whereis thy zeal and thy strength, the sounding of thy bowels and of thy mercies toward me? are they restrained?

Jeremiah 4:19
My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart maketh a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war.

Kir-haresh

Isaiah 16:7
Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab, every one shall howl: for the foundations of Kirhareseth shall ye mourn; surelythey are stricken.

my inmost being for Kir-heres
Kir-heres, also known as Kir of Moab, was a significant city in Moab, often associated with strength and fortification. The mention of "inmost being" suggests a deep, visceral reaction, indicating that the lament is not superficial but deeply felt. This city was a center of Moabite culture and religion, and its impending destruction symbolizes the downfall of Moab's pride and idolatry. The lament for Kir-heres can be seen as a type of Christ's lament over Jerusalem, where He weeps for the city that would face judgment due to its rejection of Him. This connection emphasizes the consistent biblical theme of God's sorrow over the consequences of sin and His desire for redemption.

• The word “Therefore” links verse 11 to the sober message just delivered in verses 6–10—a prophecy of devastation on proud Moab. Because the judgment is certain, an emotional response naturally follows.

• Isaiah has just described vineyards laid waste, gladness removed, and shouts of joy silenced (Isaiah 16:8–10). Now he shows that God’s warnings are never cold or detached. Judgment is real, yet the Lord “does not afflict willingly” (Lamentations 3:33) and “is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish” (2 Peter 3:9).

• The prophet’s heartache mirrors the Lord’s own grief over sin’s consequences. “My heart laments for Moab” parallels Jeremiah’s cry, “Therefore I wail over Moab” (Jeremiah 48:31).

• Sorrow for the lost is a mark of godliness:

– David said, “Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for Your law is not obeyed” (Psalm 119:136).

– Jesus wept over Jerusalem, lamenting her refusal to repent (Matthew 23:37).

• Isaiah shows that proclaiming truth never excludes compassion. We defend righteousness while loving those under judgment.

• The simile paints sound into the scene: mournful, resonant notes rising from harp strings. Job felt similar pain—“My lyre is tuned to mourning” (Job 30:31).

• A harp can express both joy and lament (Psalm 33:2;Psalm 137:2). Here it embodies grief so deep it must be voiced. Genuine sorrow for the lost is not silent; it intercedes, warns, and pleads.

• Isaiah’s emotion is visceral. The phrase points to the deepest seat of feeling, what Paul later calls “the affection of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:8).

• God desires that His people feel more than momentary concern. Lamentations models prayer that comes “from the depths of the heart” (Lamentations 3:41).

• Kir-heres (also called Kir-hareseth) was Moab’s fortified stronghold (Isaiah 16:7;2 Kings 3:25). If even the fortress falls, the nation has no refuge left.

• Jeremiah echoes, “My heart moans for Kir-hareseth” (Jeremiah 48:36), confirming both literal judgment and the Lord’s yearning that Moab turn from pride (Isaiah 16:6).

• The mention of a specific city underscores that prophecy deals with real places and people. God’s Word is historically grounded, yet its lessons reach every heart today that trusts in earthly defenses rather than in Him.

Isaiah 16:11 presents a prophet whose whole being vibrates with grief over Moab’s coming ruin. Because the judgment announced is sure, compassion becomes urgent. Isaiah’s lament teaches that proclaiming God’s righteous verdict must be accompanied by heartfelt sorrow, persistent intercession, and a longing that even the proud would seek refuge in the Lord before their strongest walls crumble.