Isa 5:5-6 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Isa 5:5-6: 5:5-6 The Lord promised to make his vineyard , Israel, a desolate place because it was fit only for destruction. Later, Isaiah prophesied the gracious, glorious transformation of Israel from desolation to fruitful vitality (see 55:13 ).

dDeut 28:23-24►

eHag 1:11►

‏ Isaiah 5:5-6

Summary for Isa 5:5-6: 5:5-6 ^a The Lord promised to make his vineyard, Israel, a desolate place because it was fit only for destruction. Later, Isaiah prophesied the gracious, glorious transformation of Israel from desolation to fruitful vitality (see 55:13 ^b).
5:6 ^c The withholding of rain was at times a divine judgment (Deut 28:23-24 ^d; Hag 1:11 ^e; 2:16 ^f). It was especially devastating to a society that depended heavily on agriculture.