Isaiah 24:12

12 In the city desolation is left, And the gate is stricken with destruction.

Isaiah 24:12 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 24:12

In the city is left desolation
And nothing else, palaces, houses, and temples burnt, and inhabitants destroyed; none but devils, foul spirits, and hateful and unclean birds, inhabiting it, ( Revelation 18:2 Revelation 18:8 ) : and the gate is smitten with destruction;
or "gates", the singular for the plural; none passing and repassing through them, as formerly, and themselves utterly destroyed. This, according to Kimchi, shall be in the days of the Messiah, in the times of Gog and Magog.

Isaiah 24:12 In-Context

10 The city of confusion is broken down; Every house is shut up, so that none may go in.

11 There is a cry for wine in the streets, All joy is darkened, The mirth of the land is gone.

12 In the city desolation is left, And the gate is stricken with destruction.

13 When it shall be thus in the midst of the land among the people, It shall be like the shaking of an olive tree, Like the gleaning of grapes when the vintage is done.

14 They shall lift up their voice, they shall sing; For the majesty of the Lord They shall cry aloud from the sea.