What does Isaiah 5:12 mean?
Isaiah is condemning the wealthy people of Judah for their constant pursuit of property and pleasure (Isaiah 5:8,11). He has described them as living in a state of daily drunkenness, from early in the morning until late at night (Isaiah 5:11). He also notes their parties are full of music to add to the atmosphere of leisure.Again, the Lord does not condemn either wine (1 Timothy 5:23) or music. The problem is that these wealthy people of Jerusalem and Judah have made pleasure into their lifestyles. They live to feel good, which is the definition of hedonism. Because of this, they have stopped recognizing God for His power or what He has provided for them. They serve only themselves.