Isaiah 35
1 The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.
2 It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God.
3 Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.
4 Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.
5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.
6 Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.
7 And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes.
8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.
9 No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast shall go up thereon, it shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk there:
10 And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
Common Questions About Isaiah 35
What transformation does chapter 35 describe?
In sharp contrast to chapter 34's devastation, Isaiah describes the desert blossoming like a rose, the blind seeing, the deaf hearing, and the lame leaping, a vivid picture of complete restoration and healing.
What path does this chapter describe?
The chapter describes a 'Way of Holiness' where the redeemed will walk safely, with everlasting joy replacing sorrow and sighing, a beautiful promise of both physical and spiritual restoration for God's people.
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Questions to Think About
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- What would it look like for you to walk more consistently on a 'Way of Holiness' in your daily choices?
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