Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whoever flees at the sound of terror will fall into a pit; whoever climbs out of the pit will be caught in a snare. The floodgates of the heavens are opened, the foundations of the earth shake. New Living Translation Those who flee in terror will fall into a trap, and those who escape the trap will be caught in a snare. Destruction falls like rain from the heavens; the foundations of the earth shake. English Standard Version He who flees at the sound of the terror shall fall into the pit, and he who climbs out of the pit shall be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are opened, and the foundations of the earth tremble. Berean Standard Bible Whoever flees the sound of panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are open, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. Berean Literal Bible And it will come to pass that he who flees from the sound of terror will fall into the pit, and he who comes up from the midst of the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows on high have been opened, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. King James Bible And it shall come to pass, that he who fleeth from the noise of the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that cometh up out of the midst of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for the windows from on high are open, and the foundations of the earth do shake. New King James Version And it shall be That he who flees from the noise of the fear Shall fall into the pit, And he who comes up from the midst of the pit Shall be caught in the snare; For the windows from on high are open, And the foundations of the earth are shaken. New American Standard Bible Then it will be that the one who flees the sound of terror will fall into the pit, And the one who climbs out of the pit will be caught in the snare; For the windows above are opened, and the foundations of the earth shake. NASB 1995 Then it will be that he who flees the report of disaster will fall into the pit, And he who climbs out of the pit will be caught in the snare; For the windows above are opened, and the foundations of the earth shake. NASB 1977 Then it will be that he who flees the report of disaster will fall into the pit, And he who climbs out of the pit will be caught in the snare; For the windows above are opened, and the foundations of the earth shake. Legacy Standard Bible Then it will be that he who flees the sound of panic will fall into the pit, And he who climbs out of the pit will be caught in the pitfall; For the windows above are opened, and the foundations of the earth quake. Amplified Bible Then it will be that he who flees at the sound of terror will fall into the pit, And he who comes up out of the pit will be caught in the snare; For the windows of heaven are opened, and the foundations of the earth tremble. Berean Annotated Bible Whoever flees the sound of panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are open, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. Christian Standard Bible Whoever flees at the sound of panic will fall into a pit, and whoever escapes from the pit will be caught in a trap. For the floodgates on high are opened, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. Holman Christian Standard Bible Whoever flees at the sound of panic will fall into a pit, and whoever escapes from the pit will be caught in a trap. For the windows are opened from heaven, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. American Standard Version And it shall come to pass, that he who fleeth from the noise of the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that cometh up out of the midst of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for the windows on high are opened, and the foundations of the earth tremble. Contemporary English Version If you are terrified and run, you will fall into a pit; if you crawl out of the pit, you will get caught in a trap. The sky has split apart like a window thrown open. The foundations of the earth have been shaken; English Revised Version And it shall come to pass, that he who fleeth from the noise of the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that cometh up out of the midst of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for the windows on high are opened, and the foundations of the earth do shake. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever flees from news of a disaster will fall into a pit. Whoever climbs out of that pit will be caught in a trap. The floodgates in the sky will be opened, and the foundations of the earth will shake. Good News Translation Anyone who tries to escape from the terror will fall in a pit, and anyone who escapes from the pit will be caught in a trap. Torrents of rain will pour from the sky, and earth's foundations will shake. International Standard Version Whoever flees at the sound of terror will fall into a pit, and whoever climbs out of the pit will be caught in a snare. For the windows of judgment from above are opened, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. NET Bible The one who runs away from the sound of the terror will fall into the pit; the one who climbs out of the pit, will be trapped by the snare. For the floodgates of the heavens are opened up and the foundations of the earth shake. New Heart English Bible It will happen that he who flees from the noise of the fear will fall into the pit; and he who comes up out of the midst of the pit will be taken in the snare; for the windows of heaven are opened, and the foundations of the earth tremble. Webster's Bible Translation And it shall come to pass, that he who fleeth from the noise of the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that cometh up out of the midst of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for the windows from on high are open, and the foundations of the earth do shake. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhoever flees the sound of panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are open, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. World English Bible It will happen that he who flees from the noise of the fear will fall into the pit; and he who comes up out of the middle of the pit will be taken in the snare; for the windows on high are opened, and the foundations of the earth tremble. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it has come to pass, "" He who is fleeing from the noise of the fear falls into the snare, "" And he who is coming up from the midst of the snare, "" Is captured by the trap, "" For windows have been opened on high, "" And foundations of the earth are shaken. Berean Literal Bible And it will come to pass that he who flees from the sound of terror will fall into the pit, and he who comes up from the midst of the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows on high have been opened, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. Young's Literal Translation And it hath come to pass, He who is fleeing from the noise of the fear Doth fall into the snare, And he who is coming up from the midst of the snare, Is captured by the gin, For windows on high have been opened, And shaken are foundations of the land. Smith's Literal Translation And it was he fleeing from the voice of the fear shall fall into the pit; and he coming up out of the midst of the pit, shall be taken in the snare: for the windows from the height were opened, and the foundations of the earth, will tremble. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it shall come to pass, that he that shall flee from the noise of the fear, shall fall into the pit: and he that shall rid himself out of the pit, shall be taken in the snare: for the flood-gates from on high are opened, and the foundations of the earth shall be shaken. Catholic Public Domain Version And this shall be: whoever will flee from the voice of dread will fall into the pit. And whoever will extricate himself from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the floodgates from above have been opened, and the foundations of the earth will be shaken. New American Bible One who flees at the sound of terror will fall into the pit; One who climbs out of the pit will be caught in the trap. For the windows on high are open and the foundations of the earth shake. New Revised Standard Version Whoever flees at the sound of the terror shall fall into the pit; and whoever climbs out of the pit shall be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are opened, and the foundations of the earth tremble. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it shall come to pass that he who flees from the noise of the fear shall fall into the pit; and he who comes up out of the midst of the pit shall be caught in the snare; for the fountains from on high are open, and the foundations of the earth do shake. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And whoever will escape from the sound of fear shall fall into a ditch, and whoever will come up from within a pit will be taken captive in a snare, because floods were opened from the high place and the foundations of the Earth shook OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it shall come to pass, that he who fleeth from the noise of the terror shall fall into the pit; And he that cometh up out of the midst of the pit shall be taken in the trap; For the windows on high are opened, And the foundations of the earth do shake; Brenton Septuagint Translation And it shall come to pass, that he that flees from the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that comes up out of the pit shall be caught by the snare: for windows have been opened in heaven, and the foundations of the earth shall be shaken, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Judgment on the Earth…17Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of the earth. 18 Whoever flees the sound of panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are open, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. 19The earth is utterly broken apart, the earth is split open, the earth is shaken violently.… Cross References Whoever flees the sound of panic Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. Leviticus 26:17 And I will set My face against you, so that you will be defeated by your enemies. Those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee when no one pursues you. Deuteronomy 28:65-67 Among those nations you will find no repose, not even a resting place for the sole of your foot. There the LORD will give you a trembling heart, failing eyes, and a despairing soul. / So your life will hang in doubt before you, and you will be afraid night and day, never certain of survival. / In the morning you will say, ‘If only it were evening!’ and in the evening you will say, ‘If only it were morning!’—because of the dread in your hearts of the terrifying sights you will see. will fall into the pit, Proverbs 26:27 He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. Psalm 7:15-16 He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. / His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. Psalm 9:15 The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. and whoever climbs from the pit Psalm 40:2 He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm. Jeremiah 38:13 and they pulled him up with the ropes and lifted him out of the cistern. And Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard. Zechariah 9:11 As for you, because of the blood of My covenant, I will release your prisoners from the waterless pit. will be caught in the snare. Job 18:9-10 A trap seizes his heel; a snare grips him. / A noose is hidden in the ground, and a trap lies in his path. Proverbs 7:22-23 He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap, / until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare—not knowing it will cost him his life. Psalm 35:8 May ruin befall them by surprise; may the net they hid ensnare them; may they fall into the hazard they created. For the windows of heaven are open, Genesis 7:11 In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, on the seventeenth day of the second month, all the fountains of the great deep burst forth, and the floodgates of the heavens were opened. Malachi 3:10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. 2 Kings 7:2 But the officer on whose arm the king leaned answered the man of God, “Look, even if the LORD were to make windows in heaven, could this really happen?” “You will see it with your own eyes,” replied Elisha, “but you will not eat any of it.” and the foundations of the earth are shaken. Psalm 82:5 They do not know or understand; they wander in the darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken. Treasury of Scripture And it shall come to pass, that he who flees from the noise of the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that comes up out of the middle of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for the windows from on high are open, and the foundations of the earth do shake. he who fleeth Deuteronomy 32:23-26 I will heap mischiefs upon them; I will spend mine arrows upon them… Joshua 10:10,11 And the LORD discomfited them before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goeth up to Bethhoron, and smote them to Azekah, and unto Makkedah… Job 18:8-16 For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walketh upon a snare… for the Genesis 7:11 In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened. Genesis 19:24 Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven; 2 Kings 7:2 Then a lord on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God, and said, Behold, if the LORD would make windows in heaven, might this thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof. the foundations Deuteronomy 32:22 For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains. Psalm 18:7,15 Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth… Psalm 46:2,3 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; … Jump to Previous Captured Caught Climbs Death Disaster Earth Fall Fear Fleeing Flees Fleeth Flight Floodgates Foundations Gets Gin Goes Heaven Heavens High Midst Noise Open Opened Overtaken Pit Report Shake Shaking Snare Sound Terror Trap Tremble WindowsJump to Next Captured Caught Climbs Death Disaster Earth Fall Fear Fleeing Flees Fleeth Flight Floodgates Foundations Gets Gin Goes Heaven Heavens High Midst Noise Open Opened Overtaken Pit Report Shake Shaking Snare Sound Terror Trap Tremble WindowsIsaiah 24 1. The doleful judgments of God upon the land13. A remnant shall joyfully praise him 16. God in his judgments shall advance his kingdom Whoever flees the sound of panic This phrase suggests a time of great distress and fear, reminiscent of the chaos described in other prophetic texts. The "sound of panic" can be likened to the terror that accompanies divine judgment, as seen in the plagues of Egypt (Exodus 9:20-21) or the fall of Babylon (Jeremiah 51:31-32). It reflects the inescapable nature of God's judgment, where human efforts to escape are futile. will fall into the pit and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare For the windows of heaven are open and the foundations of the earth are shaken Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahThe prophet who authored the book, delivering messages of judgment and hope from God to the people of Judah and Jerusalem. 2. Judah and Jerusalem The primary audience of Isaiah's prophecies, representing God's chosen people who are warned of impending judgment due to their disobedience. 3. The Pit and the Snare Metaphorical representations of inescapable judgment and calamity that befall those who try to escape God's decrees. 4. The Windows of Heaven A symbolic expression indicating divine intervention, often associated with both blessing and judgment. 5. The Foundations of the Earth A metaphor for the stability of creation, which is shaken as a sign of God's powerful judgment. Teaching Points The Inevitability of Divine JudgmentGod's judgment is inescapable for those who live in disobedience. Attempts to flee from it only lead to further peril. The Sovereignty of God The opening of the windows of heaven and the shaking of the earth remind us of God's ultimate authority over creation and history. The Call to Repentance Understanding the certainty of God's judgment should lead us to repentance and a renewed commitment to live according to His will. The Assurance of God's Control Even in times of chaos and judgment, believers can find comfort in knowing that God is in control and His purposes will prevail. Living with Eternal Perspective Recognizing the temporary nature of earthly security should encourage us to focus on eternal values and God's kingdom. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 24:18?2. How does Isaiah 24:18 illustrate God's judgment and its inevitability? 3. What does "windows of heaven are opened" signify in Isaiah 24:18? 4. How can Isaiah 24:18 deepen our understanding of God's sovereignty? 5. What other scriptures describe God's judgment similarly to Isaiah 24:18? 6. How should Isaiah 24:18 influence our daily walk with Christ? 7. What is the significance of Isaiah 24:18 in the context of divine judgment? 8. How does Isaiah 24:18 relate to the theme of God's sovereignty over creation? 9. What historical events might Isaiah 24:18 be referencing? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 24? 11. How does the account in Exodus 24 align or conflict with other passages describing God's nature and appearance? 12. Is penal substitution supported by biblical scripture? 13. What does "open the windows of heaven" mean? 14. Proverbs 25:21-22 - Does instructing believers to 'heap burning coals' on an enemy's head conflict with later biblical teachings on compassion and forgiveness? What Does Isaiah 24:18 Mean Whoever flees the sound of panicIsaiah pictures people hearing “the sound of panic” and running for their lives. • This frenzy is not mere rumor; it is the real approach of God’s judgment, like the terror that swept Egypt on the first Passover night (Exodus 12:30). • Jesus warned that end-time fear will cause “men to faint from terror” (Luke 21:26), mirroring this same atmosphere of dread. • Panic exposes misplaced security; when hearts trust anything but the Lord, sudden alarm unmasks that false refuge (Proverbs 3:25-26). …will fall into the pit Trying to outrun divine judgment only plunges the fugitive into deeper ruin. • Amos 5:19 likens it to a man who escapes a lion, meets a bear, then rests his hand on a wall and is bitten by a snake—disaster awaits every turn. • Psalm 9:15-16 reminds us that “the nations have sunk into the pit they have made,” showing that self-made schemes become our own trap. • The literal image warns that there is no natural escape route when God acts (Revelation 6:15-17). …and whoever climbs from the pit Even if someone manages a temporary escape, the passage stresses futility: deliverance apart from repentance is short-lived. • Jeremiah 48:43 says, “Terror and pit and snare await you,” echoing the same trio of images. • Trying to “climb out” by personal ingenuity pictures human pride—like building Babel’s tower to reach safety (Genesis 11:4). …will be caught in the snare A snare is hidden, sudden, and inescapable once sprung. • Ecclesiastes 9:12 notes that “men are snared at an evil time when it suddenly falls on them.” • Jesus used identical language for His return: “It will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth like a snare” (Luke 21:35). • The order—panic, pit, snare—shows escalating certainty of judgment for unrepentant hearts. For the windows of heaven are open The verse shifts from human scrambling to divine action. • “Windows of heaven” recalls the Flood: “All the fountains of the great deep burst forth, and the windows of the heavens were opened” (Genesis 7:11). As then, God directly intervenes in creation. • Malachi 3:10 speaks of these windows positively for blessing, but here they discharge wrath—God controls both mercy and judgment. • By stating this cosmically, Isaiah affirms a literal, global scope to what God is doing. …and the foundations of the earth are shaken God’s judgment is so profound that even the planet’s stability quakes. • Psalm 18:7: “Then the earth shook and quaked; the foundations of the mountains trembled.” • Hebrews 12:26-27 quotes Haggai, promising yet one more shaking so that only the unshakable remains—Isaiah provides an Old Testament precedent. • The phrase underscores that no structure, system, or society stands secure against the Creator’s righteous indignation. summary Isaiah 24:18 paints a relentless progression: panic drives people to run, the pit swallows the runner, any escape from the pit meets a snare. Why? Because God Himself has opened heaven’s windows and is shaking earth’s foundations. The verse declares that human evasions cannot outwit divine judgment. Our only true refuge is humble repentance and trust in the Lord, who alone can still both panic and planet. (18) The windows from on high are open . . .--The phrase reminds us of the narrative of the Flood in Genesis 7:11; Genesis 8:2. There was a second judgment on the defiled and corrupted land like that of the deluge. The next clause and the following verses were probably reminiscences of the earthquake in Uzziah's reign, and of the panic which it caused (Isaiah 2:19; Amos 1:1; Zechariah 14:5).Verse 18. - The noise of the fear; i.e. the sound of the pursuers. Hunters pursued their game with shouts and cries. The windows from on high are open (comp. Genesis 7:11). It is not actually another flood that is threatened, but it is a judgment as sweeping and destructive as the Flood.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whoever fleesהַנָּ֞ס (han·nās) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5127: To flit, vanish away the sound מִקּ֤וֹל (miq·qō·wl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6963: A voice, sound of terror הַפַּ֙חַד֙ (hap·pa·ḥaḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6343: A, alarm will fall יִפֹּ֣ל (yip·pōl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie into אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to a pit, הַפַּ֔חַת (hap·pa·ḥaṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6354: A pit, for, catching animals and whoever escapes וְהָֽעוֹלֶה֙ (wə·hā·‘ō·w·leh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively from מִתּ֣וֹךְ (mit·tō·wḵ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre the pit הַפַּ֔חַת (hap·pa·ḥaṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6354: A pit, for, catching animals will be caught יִלָּכֵ֖ד (yil·lā·ḵêḏ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere in a trap. בַּפָּ֑ח (bap·pāḥ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6341: A, sheet, a spring net For כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the windows אֲרֻבּ֤וֹת (’ă·rub·bō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 699: A lattice, a window, dovecot, chimney, sluice of heaven מִמָּרוֹם֙ (mim·mā·rō·wm) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4791: Altitude are open, נִפְתָּ֔חוּ (nip̄·tā·ḥū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6605: To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve and the foundations מ֥וֹסְדֵי (mō·ws·ḏê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4146: A foundation of the earth אָֽרֶץ׃ (’ā·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land are shaken. וַֽיִּרְעֲשׁ֖וּ (way·yir·‘ă·šū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7493: To undulate, through fear, to spring Links Isaiah 24:18 NIVIsaiah 24:18 NLT Isaiah 24:18 ESV Isaiah 24:18 NASB Isaiah 24:18 KJV Isaiah 24:18 BibleApps.com Isaiah 24:18 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 24:18 Chinese Bible Isaiah 24:18 French Bible Isaiah 24:18 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 24:18 It will happen that he who flees (Isa Isi Is) |
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