Isaiah Chapter 35

From The Open Bible Project

35:1 The wilderness and the dry land will be glad. The desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose.

• (a) He prophecies of the full restoration of the Church both of the Jews and Gentiles under Christ, which will be fully accomplished at the last day: although as yet it is compared to a desert and wilderness.

35:2 It will blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing. Lebanon's glory Lebanon will be given to it, the excellence of Carmel and Sharon. They will see Yahweh's glory, the excellence of our God.

• (b) The Church which was before compared to a barren wilderness will by Christ be made most plenteous and beautiful.
• (c) He shows that the presence of God is the reason that the Church brings forth fruit and flourishes.

35:3 Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees.

• (d) He wills all to encourage one another, and especially the ministers to exhort and strengthen the weak, that they may patiently abide the coming of God, which is at hand.

35:4 Tell 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.

• (e) To destroy your enemies.

35:5 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened, and the ears of the deaf will be unstopped.

• (f) When the knowledge of Christ is revealed.

35:6 Then 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.

• (g) They who were barren and destitute of the graces of God, will have them given by Christ.

35:7 The 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.

35:8 A 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 will not go there.

• (h) It will be for the saints of God and not for the wicked.
• (i) God will lead and guide them, alluding to the bringing forth of Egypt.

35:9 No 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.

• (k) As he threatens the wicked with destruction by this, (Isaiah 30:6).

35:10 The 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."

• (l) Whom the Lord will deliver from the captivity of Babylon.