Isaiah 5:1-7 (reconsidered)

Walk along with me, my friend, and I will sing you a song of love for a vineyard*.

My beloved, anointed son planted a vineyard on a hill.

He fenced it in with gathered stones and planted it with choice vines.

He built a strong tower in the midst of it, and carved a wine press therein.

Then, he twisted the vines together and waited for the vines to bring forth ripe grapes*.

………..but the vines brought forth poison berries.

Oh, those who make their home in Jerusalem, and men of Judah, why have you condemned* (pronounce judgement on) my vineyard. What more could I have done for my vineyard, that I had not already done?

I waited to collect the ripe grapes, but the vines brought forth poison berries.

Now, I understand what was done to my vineyard and what needs to be done.

Take down the hedges and burn it.

Break down all the walls and tread them under foot.

My vineyard will be a place of desolation; un-pruned and un-hoed with thorns and weeds coming up at will.

I will command the clouds that they not rain upon it.

The vineyard of Jehovah, the God who provides abundance and satisfaction, is the house of Israel.

The men of Judah delight in planting, twisting (binding) together, abiding together and proclaiming righteousness.

Dig Deeper-click on the words below

Vineyard

Kerem- H3754-from an unused root of uncertain meaning; a garden or vineyard :- vines,
Strong’s Talking Greek & Hebrew Dictionary.

Bring forth ripe grapes

A statement that also means to bear good fruit.

Condemned

Shapat- H8199-a primitive root; to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication to vindicate or punish; by extension to govern; passive to litigate (literal or figurative) :- + avenge, × that condemn, contend, defend, execute (judgment), (be a) judge (-ment), × needs, plead, reason, rule.
Strong’s Talking Greek & Hebrew Dictionary.