Yea, ten acres of vineyard shall yield one bath, and the seed of an homer shall yield an ephah.
Yes, ten acres of vineyard will produce only one small measure of wine, and a large amount of seed will yield only a small harvest.
God is warning that because of the people's sin, their crops and vineyards will fail dramatically, producing almost nothing despite their hard work.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Isaiah, chapter 5, the prophet is delivering a warning to the people of Judah during the 8th century BC, using the metaphor of a vineyard to represent Israel as God's unfaithful nation that has produced injustice and rebellion despite His care. This verse specifically illustrates the judgment of poor agricultural yields, where vast lands produce minimal results, reflecting the economic realities of an agrarian society where harvests were seen as signs of divine favor or displeasure. Historically, this prophecy addressed the social sins of the time, such as oppression of the poor, under kings like Uzziah and Ahaz.
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