Isaiah 24:8

8 Joyful tambourine music stops. Noisy celebrations cease. Joyful harp music stops.

Isaiah 24:8 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 24:8

The mirth of tabrets ceaseth
Or of drums, and such like musical instruments, used at junketings and jovial feasts. So when Babylon is fallen, the voice of harpers and musicians, and of pipers and trumpeters, shall be heard no more therein, ( Revelation 18:22 ) : the noise of them that rejoice endeth;
the tumultuous noise of revelling persons at feasts and banquets, at marriages, and such like seasons; and so it is said, that when Babylon is destroyed, the voice of the bridegroom and the bride shall be heard no more at all therein, or the joy expressed on such occasions by their friends and companions, ( Revelation 18:23 ) : the joy of the harp ceaseth;
an instrument of music used on joyful occasions; the voice of harpers is particularly mentioned in ( Revelation 18:22 ) .

Isaiah 24:8 In-Context

6 That is why a curse devours the earth, and its people are punished for their guilt. That is why those who live on the earth are burned up, and only a few people are left.
7 New wine dries up, and grapevines waste away. All happy people groan.
8 Joyful tambourine music stops. Noisy celebrations cease. Joyful harp music stops.
9 People no longer drink wine when they sing. Liquor tastes bad to its drinkers.
10 The ruined city lies desolate. The entrance to every house is barred shut.
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