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Isaiah 35

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1The wilderness and the dry land will be glad. The desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose. 2It will blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing. Lebanon’s glory will be given to it, the excellence of Carmel and Sharon. They will see Yahweh’s glory, the excellence of our God. 3Strengthen the weak hands, and make the feeble knees firm. 4Tell those who have a fearful heart, “Be strong! Don’t be afraid! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God’s retribution. He will come and save you. 5Then the eyes of the blind will be opened, and the ears of the deaf will be unstopped. 6Then the lame man will leap like a deer, and the tongue of the mute will sing; for waters will break out in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. 7The burning sand will become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water. Grass with reeds and rushes will be in the habitation of jackals, where they lay. 8A highway will be there, a road, and it will be called “The Holy Way”. The unclean shall not pass over it, but it will be for those who walk in the Way. Wicked fools shall not go there. 9No lion will be there, nor will any ravenous animal go up on it. They will not be found there; but the redeemed will walk there. 10Then Yahweh’s ransomed ones will return, and come with singing to Zion; and everlasting joy will be on their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing will flee away.”

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Overview

Isaiah Chapter 35 presents a beautiful vision of hope and restoration for the people of Israel. The chapter begins with a vivid description of the transformation of the wilderness and the desert, which will blossom and rejoice, symbolizing the renewal of God’s creation. This imagery reflects the promise of #redemption and the coming of the #Messiah, as the once barren land will be filled with joy and singing. The chapter emphasizes that God will bring forth life and beauty where there was once desolation, illustrating His power to restore and renew all things.

The chapter continues by encouraging the fearful and weak-hearted, assuring them that God will come with vengeance and recompense. It speaks of the coming of the Lord, who will open the eyes of the blind, unstop the ears of the deaf, and enable the lame to leap like a deer. This foreshadows the miraculous works of Jesus Christ during His earthly ministry, fulfilling the prophecies of healing and restoration. The chapter concludes with a promise of a highway of holiness, where the redeemed will walk, and sorrow and sighing will flee away. This highway symbolizes the path to salvation and the joy of being in God’s presence, reinforcing the hope that God’s people will experience eternal life and peace in His kingdom.

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  1. Psalms 107:33-38v6Psalm 107:33-38 speaks of God transforming the land, turning deserts into pools of water, which is a theme also found in Isaiah 35:6-7, depicting the restoration and blessing of the land.
  2. Psalms 145:14v3Psalm 145:14 speaks of the Lord upholding all who fall and lifting up those who are bowed down, which is mirrored in Isaiah 35:3-4 where God strengthens the weak and fearful.
  3. Song of Solomon 2:1v1Song of Solomon 2:1 describes the beloved as a 'rose of Sharon' and a 'lily of the valleys,' which are symbols of beauty and fertility. Isaiah 35:1-2 uses similar imagery to describe the blossoming and flourishing of the desert, symbolizing restoration and joy.
  4. Jeremiah 31:9v10Jeremiah 31:9 describes God's people returning with weeping and supplications, which parallels Isaiah 35:10 where the redeemed return with joy and gladness, highlighting the theme of restoration and redemption.
  5. Hosea 14:5v1Hosea 14:5 describes Israel flourishing like a lily, which parallels Isaiah 35:1-2, where the desert will blossom abundantly, symbolizing restoration and joy.
  6. Matthew 11:5v5Matthew 11:5 describes the miracles performed by Jesus, which fulfill the prophecy in Isaiah 35:5-6 about the coming of the Messiah who would heal the blind, the lame, and the deaf.
  7. Matthew 20:34v5Matthew 20:34 describes Jesus healing the blind men, fulfilling the prophecy in Isaiah 35:5 about the eyes of the blind being opened, demonstrating Jesus' messianic role.
  8. Mark 7:37v5Mark 7:37, where people are amazed at Jesus' ability to make the deaf hear and the mute speak, fulfills the prophecy in Isaiah 35:5-6 about the coming of God's salvation.
  9. Luke 7:22v5Luke 7:22 recounts Jesus' response to John the Baptist's disciples, pointing to His miracles as fulfillment of Isaiah 35:5-6, which prophesies the coming of the Messiah with signs of healing.

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