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Gladness is taken away, and joy out of the fruitful field; and in the vineyards there shall be no singing, neither joyful noise: nobody shall tread out wine in the presses; I have made the [vintage] shout to cease.

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God's Sovereign Hand in Judgment

Commentators highlight the phrase, "I have made the vintage shout to cease." They explain that this shows God's direct sovereignty over the situation. While a human army would cause the destruction, the prophet reveals that this desolation is a righteous judgment from God himself, not a random act of war.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 16:10

18th Century

Theologian

And gladness ... - The gladness and joy that was commonly felt in the field producing a rich and luxuriant harvest.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 16:10

19th Century

Bishop

Out of the plentiful field. —Literally, out of the Carmel, one of Isaiah’s favourite words, as in Isaiah 10:18;[Reference…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 16:10

16th Century

Theologian

Joy is taken away. He confirms, in different words, what he has now said: that the whole country shall be desolate and forsaken, so that t…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 16:10

17th Century

Pastor

And gladness is taken away, and joy out of the plentiful
field
Or "is gathered"

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 16:6–14

17th Century

Minister

Those who will not be counseled, cannot be helped. More souls are ruined by pride than by any other sin whatsoever. Also, the very proud are common…