Albert Barnes Commentary Isaiah 22:14

"And Jehovah of hosts revealed himself in mine ears, Surely this iniquity shall not be forgiven you till ye die, saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts." — Isaiah 22:14 (ASV)

It was revealed in my ears, Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you until you die — That is, the sin is so aggravated that it shall never be expiated or pardoned.

Few sins can be more aggravated than revelry and riot, thoughtlessness and mirth over the grave. Nothing can show a more decided disregard of God, and nothing a more grovelling and sensual disposition.

And yet, it is the common sin of the world; and there can be nothing more melancholy than that a race hastening to the grave should give itself to riot and dissipation. One would think that the prospect of a speedy and certain death would deter people from sin. But the very reverse is true. The nearer they approach death, the more reckless and abandoned do they often become.

The strength and power of depravity is thus shown in the fact that people can sin in this way when near the grave, and with the most fearful warnings and assurances that they are soon to go down to eternal woe.