Isa 5:13 | NETfull | STEP | Therefore my people will be deported because of their lack of understanding. Their leaders will have nothing to eat, their masses will have nothing to drink.

Isaiah 5:13

13 Therefore my ^{▼▼ It is not certain if the prophet or the Lord is speaking at this point.} people will be deported ^{▼▼ The suffixed (perfect) form of the verb is used; in this way the coming event is described for rhetorical effect as occurring or as already completed.}
because of their lack of understanding.
Their ^{▼▼ The third masculine singular suffix refers back to “my people.”} leaders will have nothing to eat, ^{▼▼ Heb “Their glory will be men of hunger.” כָּבוֹד (kavod, “glory”) is in opposition to הָמוֹן (hamon, “masses”) and refers here to the rich and prominent members of the nation. Some prefer to repoint מְתֵי (m^etey, “men of”) as מִתֵי (mitey, “dead ones of”).}
their ^{▼▼ The third masculine singular suffix refers back to “my people.”} masses will have nothing to drink. ^{▼▼ Heb “and their masses will be parched [by] thirst.”}