They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.
They will no longer drink wine while singing joyfully; alcoholic drinks will taste bitter to those who drink them.
The writer is describing how joy and celebration will be completely stripped away during God's judgment - even simple pleasures like drinking and singing will become bitter and unpleasant.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah 24 describes God's future judgment on the entire earth, often called the 'Little Apocalypse.' This verse comes during Isaiah's prophecy about universal devastation that would affect all nations, not just Israel. The imagery of wine and celebration turning bitter reflects how completely God's judgment would transform normal life and remove all sources of earthly joy.
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