New International VersionThe earth is broken up, the earth is split asunder, the earth is violently shaken.
New Living TranslationThe earth has broken up. It has utterly collapsed; it is violently shaken.
English Standard VersionThe earth is utterly broken, the earth is split apart, the earth is violently shaken.
Berean Standard BibleThe earth is utterly broken apart, the earth is split open, the earth is shaken violently.
King James BibleThe earth is utterly broken down, the earth is clean dissolved, the earth is moved exceedingly.
New King James VersionThe earth is violently broken, The earth is split open, The earth is shaken exceedingly.
New American Standard BibleThe earth is broken apart, The earth is split through, The earth is shaken violently.
NASB 1995The earth is broken asunder, The earth is split through, The earth is shaken violently.
NASB 1977The earth is broken asunder, The earth is split through, The earth is shaken violently.
Legacy Standard BibleThe earth is broken asunder; The earth is split through; The earth is shaken violently.
Amplified BibleThe earth is broken completely apart, The earth is split apart, The earth is shaken violently.
Christian Standard BibleThe earth is completely devastated; the earth is split open; the earth is violently shaken.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThe earth is completely devastated; the earth is split open; the earth is violently shaken.
American Standard VersionThe earth is utterly broken, the earth is rent asunder, the earth is shaken violently.
Contemporary English Versionthe earth is shattered, ripped to pieces.
English Revised VersionThe earth is utterly broken, the earth is clean dissolved, the earth is moved exceedingly.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThe earth will be completely broken. The earth will shake back and forth violently. The earth will stagger.
Good News TranslationThe earth will crack and shatter and split open.
International Standard VersionThe earth is utterly shattered, the earth is split apart, the earth is violently shaken.
NET BibleThe earth is broken in pieces, the earth is ripped to shreds, the earth shakes violently.
New Heart English BibleThe earth is utterly broken. The earth is torn apart. The earth is shaken violently.
Webster's Bible TranslationThe earth is utterly broken down, the earth is entirely dissolved, the earth is exceedingly moved. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe earth is utterly broken apart, the earth is split open, the earth is shaken violently.
World English BibleThe earth is utterly broken. The earth is torn apart. The earth is shaken violently. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe earth has been utterly broken down, "" The earth has been utterly broken, "" The earth has been utterly moved.
Young's Literal Translation Utterly broken down hath been the land, Utterly broken hath been the land, Utterly moved hath been the land.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd being broken, the earth was broken to pieces, and the earth being abolished, it was abolished; the earth being shaken, shook. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWith breaking shall the earth be broken, with crushing shall the earth be crushed, with trembling shall the earth be moved.
Catholic Public Domain VersionThe earth will be utterly broken! The earth will be utterly crushed! The earth will be utterly shaken!
New American BibleThe earth will burst asunder, the earth will be shaken apart, the earth will be convulsed.
New Revised Standard VersionThe earth is utterly broken, the earth is torn asunder, the earth is violently shaken. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe earth is utterly broken down, the earth is utterly moved, the earth is staggering exceedingly.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedShaking, the Earth shall be shaken, and moving, the Earth shall move, and staggering, the Earth shall stagger OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The earth is broken, broken down, The earth is crumbled in pieces, The earth trembleth and tottereth;
Brenton Septuagint Translationthe earth shall be utterly confounded, and the earth shall be completely perplexed.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context God's Judgment on the Earth… 18Whoever flees the sound of panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are open, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. 19The earthis utterlybroken apart,the earthis split open,the earthis shakenviolently.20The earth staggers like a drunkard and sways like a shack. Earth’s rebellion weighs it down, and it falls, never to rise again.…
Cross References Revelation 6:12-14And I watched as the Lamb opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red, / and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a tree shaken by a great wind. / The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place.
Jeremiah 4:23-26I looked at the earth, and it was formless and void; I looked to the heavens, and they had no light. / I looked at the mountains, and behold, they were quaking; all the hills were swaying. / I looked, and no man was left; all the birds of the air had fled. ...
Matthew 24:29Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’
Joel 2:10Before them the earth quakes; the heavens tremble. The sun and moon grow dark, and the stars lose their brightness.
Revelation 16:18-20And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and a great earthquake the likes of which had not occurred since men were upon the earth—so mighty was the great quake. / The great city was split into three parts, and the cities of the nations collapsed. And God remembered Babylon the great and gave her the cup of the wine of the fury of His wrath. / Then every island fled, and no mountain could be found.
Nahum 1:5The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence—the world and all its dwellers.
Haggai 2:6-7For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land. / I will shake all the nations, and they will come with all their treasures, and I will fill this house with glory, says the LORD of Hosts.
2 Peter 3:10-12But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. / Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness / as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat.
Isaiah 13:13Therefore I will make the heavens tremble, and the earth will be shaken from its place at the wrath of the LORD of Hosts on the day of His burning anger.
Ezekiel 38:19-20In My zeal and fiery rage I proclaim that on that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel. / The fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, every creature that crawls upon the ground, and all mankind on the face of the earth will tremble at My presence. The mountains will be thrown down, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground.
Hebrews 12:26-27At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.” / The words “Once more” signify the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that the unshakable may remain.
Amos 8:8Will not the land quake for this, and all its dwellers mourn? All of it will swell like the Nile; it will surge and then subside like the Nile in Egypt.
Micah 1:4The mountains will melt beneath Him, and the valleys will split apart, like wax before the fire, like water rushing down a slope.
Psalm 18:7Then the earth shook and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger.
Isaiah 2:19-21Men will flee to caves in the rocks and holes in the ground, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. / In that day men will cast away to the moles and bats their idols of silver and gold—the idols they made to worship. / They will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth.
Treasury of Scripture The earth is utterly broken down, the earth is clean dissolved, the earth is moved exceedingly. Isaiah 24:1-5 Behold, the LORD maketh the earth empty, and maketh it waste, and turneth it upside down, and scattereth abroad the inhabitants thereof… Isaiah 34:4-10 And all the host of heaven shall be dissolved, and the heavens shall be rolled together as a scroll: and all their host shall fall down, as the leaf falleth off from the vine, and as a fallingfig from the fig tree… Jeremiah 4:23-28 I beheld the earth, and, lo,it was without form, and void; and the heavens, and theyhad no light… Jump to Previous ApartAsunderBrokenCleanCompletelyCrumbledDissolvedEarthEntirelyExceedinglyMovedPartedPiecesRentShakenSplitThoroughlyTornTotterethTremblethUtterlyViolentlyJump to Next ApartAsunderBrokenCleanCompletelyCrumbledDissolvedEarthEntirelyExceedinglyMovedPartedPiecesRentShakenSplitThoroughlyTornTotterethTremblethUtterlyViolentlyIsaiah 24 1.The doleful judgments of God upon the land13.A remnant shall joyfully praise him16.God in his judgments shall advance his kingdomThe earth is utterly broken apartThis phrase signifies a complete and total destruction, emphasizing the severity of God's judgment. In biblical context, the earth often symbolizes the entirety of creation and humanity's dwelling place. The imagery of the earth being broken apart can be seen as a reversal of the order established in Genesis 1, where God created the earth and declared it good. This breaking apart could also be seen as a fulfillment of the curses pronounced in Deuteronomy 28 for disobedience. Theologically, it reflects the consequences of sin and the ultimate sovereignty of God over creation. This imagery is echoed in Revelation 6:14, where the sky is rolled up like a scroll, and every mountain and island is removed from its place, indicating a cosmic upheaval. the earth is split open
The splitting open of the earth suggests a cataclysmic event, reminiscent of the judgment seen in the story of Korah's rebellion inNumbers 16, where the earth opened its mouth and swallowed the rebels. This phrase can also be connected to the prophetic imagery found inZechariah 14:4, where the Mount of Olives is split in two, creating a vast valley. Such events symbolize divine intervention and judgment. Geographically, the splitting of the earth could be associated with seismic activity, which in ancient times was often interpreted as a sign of divine displeasure or action. This phrase underscores the idea that no part of creation is immune to God's judgment. the earth is shaken violently
The violent shaking of the earth is a common biblical motif used to describe God's powerful presence and judgment. InExodus 19:18, Mount Sinai trembles violently when God descends upon it, illustrating His holiness and power. Similarly, inHaggai 2:6-7, God promises to shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land, as a precursor to the coming of the desired of all nations, which Christians interpret as a reference to Christ. This shaking can also be seen as a type of the final judgment, where everything that can be shaken will be removed, as described inHebrews 12:26-27. Culturally, such imagery would resonate with ancient audiences familiar with the destructive power of earthquakes, serving as a stark reminder of God's ultimate control over creation. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahThe prophet who authored the book, delivering messages of judgment and hope from God to the people of Judah and the surrounding nations. 2. The EarthRepresents the physical world and its inhabitants, symbolizing the totality of creation under God's judgment. 3. Judgment DayThe event prophesied in this chapter, where God executes His righteous judgment upon the earth for its sin and rebellion. Teaching Points The Reality of Divine JudgmentGod's judgment is a consistent theme throughout Scripture, reminding us of His holiness and justice. The Fragility of CreationThe imagery of the earth being broken and shaken highlights the temporary nature of the physical world and the need to focus on eternal matters. Call to RepentanceUnderstanding the certainty of God's judgment should lead us to repentance and a renewed commitment to live according to His will. Hope in God's SovereigntyEven amidst judgment, believers can find hope in God's ultimate plan for redemption and restoration through Christ. Urgency in EvangelismThe impending judgment should motivate us to share the Gospel with urgency, knowing that time is limited. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 24
How is Isaiah 24:19’s portrayal of a violently shaken earth consistent with current geological understanding and common sense?
Where is the archaeological or historical evidence for the kind of worldwide ruin and upheaval described in Isaiah 24?
In Isaiah 24:1, how can the entire earth be laid waste and scattered without any historical record of such a global event?
In Isaiah 54:9-10, how does this compare with geological and archaeological data concerning a worldwide flood and subsequent covenants?(19) The earth is utterly broken . . .--We note the characteristic form of Hebrew emphasis in the threefold iteration of "the earth." (Comp. Isaiah 6:3; Jeremiah 22:29.) There the form (more visibly in the Hebrew than in the English) is a climax representing the three stages of an earthquake: the first cleavage of the ground; the wide open gaping; the final shattering convulsion. The rhythm of the whole passage is almost an echo of the crashes. Verse 19. - The earth is utterly broken down. The material globe itself breaks up and perishes. It is "the crack of doom." Mr. Cheyne remarks that "the language imitates the cracking and bursting with which the present world shall pass away." The Authorized Version is very feeble compared to the original.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew The earthהָאָ֑רֶץ(hā·’ā·reṣ)Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776:Earth, landis utterlyרֹ֥עָה(rō·‘āh)Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 7489:To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, badbroken apart,הִֽתְרֹעֲעָ֖ה(hiṯ·rō·‘ă·‘āh)Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 7489:To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, badthe earthאֶ֔רֶץ(’e·reṣ)Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776:Earth, landis split open,פּ֤וֹר(pō·wr)Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 6565:To break up, to violate, frustratethe earthאָֽרֶץ׃(’ā·reṣ)Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776:Earth, landis shakenמ֥וֹט(mō·wṭ)Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 4131:To waver, to slip, shake, fallviolently.הִֽתְמוֹטְטָ֖ה(hiṯ·mō·wṭ·ṭāh)Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 4131:To waver, to slip, shake, fall
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