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Isaiah 24:13

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Isaiah 24:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For thus shall it be in the midst of the earth among the peoples, as the shaking of an olive-tree, as the gleanings when the vintage is done.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For thus shall it be in the midst of the earth among the peoples, as the shaking of an olive-tree, as the gleanings when the vintage is done.
Isaiah 24:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Isaiah 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10The waste city is broken down; every house is shut up, that no man may come in.
11There is a crying in the streets because of the wine; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.
12In the city is left desolation, and the gate is smitten with destruction.
13For thus shall it be in the midst of the earth among the peoples, as the shaking of an olive-tree, as the gleanings when the vintage is done.
14These shall lift up their voice, they shall shout; for the majesty of Jehovah they cry aloud from the sea.
15Wherefore glorify ye Jehovah in the east, even the name of Jehovah, the God of Israel, in the isles of the sea.
16From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs: Glory to the righteous. But I said, I pine away, I pine away, woe is me! the treacherous have dealt treacherously; yea, the treacherous have dealt very treacherously.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“When thus it shall be in the midst of the land among the people, &c.] When the above judgments shall be executed, the city of Rome shall be destroyed, and the vials of God’s wrath are poured but on all the antichristian states, on all the followers of the beast, throughout the whole Romish jurisdiction: [there shall be] as the shaking of an olive tree, [and] as the gleaning of grapes, when the vintage is done; as when an olive tree is shaken, or beaten with a staff, which was the usual way of gathering olives, and which the wordf481 here signifies, there are some few left upon the uppermost or outermost branches, which cannot be reached; and as, after the vintage is got in, there are some…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“the land--Judea. Put the comma after "land," not after "people." "There shall be among the people (a remnant left), as the shaking (the after-picking) of an olive tree"; as in gathering olives, a few remain on the highest boughs (Isa 17:5-6).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“In the midst of the land - That is, in the midst of the land of Canaan. There shall be as the shaking of an olive-tree - A few shall be left, as in gathering olives a few will remain on the highest and outermost boughs (see the notes at Isaiah 17:5-6). return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“When - When this judgment shall be executed, there shall be left a remnant; as there are some few olives or grapes left after the vintage is over. Isaiah 24:14”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“24:13 stray olives left on the tree: The remnant will include godly people both from Israel (see 17:6) and from other nations. • The theme of the remnant is common in Isaiah (see “The Remnant” Theme Note; see also 10:22; 14:30; 16:14; 24:6; 37:32).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“there: Isa 1:9, Isa 6:13, Isa 10:20-22, Isa 17:5, Isa 17:6; Jer 44:28; Eze 6:8-11, Eze 7:16, Eze 9:4-6; Eze 11:16-20, Eze 14:22, Eze 14:23; Mic 2:12; Mat 24:22; Rom 11:2-6; Rev 3:4; Rev 11:2, Rev 11:3 Isaiah 24:14”
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