Isaiah 35:1-2 NLT,NIV,ESV

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Isaiah 35:1-10

JUDAH AND EGYPT These chapters make a unit since, with the exception of the opening part of chapter 28, they chiefly deal with Judah’s futile alliance with Egypt. Isaiah 28:0 Israel, or the kingdom of the ten tribes, is addressed under the name of her leading tribe “Ephraim” (Isaiah 28:1 ). Her great sin is strong drink. “The head of the fat valley” is Samaria the capital, which is soon to be overthrown by the Assyrians (Isaiah 28:2-4 ). Observe, however, the usual forecast of the end of the... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Isaiah 35:1-10

Contrasts In Providence Isaiah 34:0 , Isaiah 35:0 These chapters are part of the summing-up of the first section of Isaiah's double volume. They are the epilogue of the first volume. Hezekiah was closing his sovereignty, apparently; whether anything may occur to extend the reign will presently be seen. The Egyptian alliance, and the attack of Sennacherib upon Israel, are matters that have fallen back a long way, if not in time-distance, yet in sense of victory and deliverance. These are two... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 35:1

CONTENTS This chapter is as . full of blessed promises to God's church, as the former was full of threatenings to God's enemies. Under the richest similitudes, is set forth the auspicious era of Christ's reign: every verse in it is full gospel. read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 35:1-2

Under the figure of a barren land, and a wilderness, is set forth the ruined state of man's nature by the fall; than which, nothing can be more forlorn. The prophet represents it as most desolate. But by the coming of Christ, who ariseth as the sun, with healing in his wings, fruitfulness, gladness, and joy, take place of the barrenness and poverty. The Hebrew expression is very strong, it shall flourishing flourish, or blossoming blossom. I do not presume to say so, and speak decidedly upon... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 35:1

Lily. Judea flourishes under Ezechias: but the Church does more so after the coming of Christ, to whom these expressions conduct us. (Calmet) --- The Gentiles shall be converted and flourish, as this text shews. (Worthington) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 35:2

Joy. The primitive Christians rejoiced in a good conscience, and in suffering for the truth. read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 35:1-4

1-4 Judea was prosperous in the days of Hezekiah, but the kingdom of Christ is the great subject intended. Converting grace makes the soul that was a wilderness, to rejoice with joy and singing, and to blossom abundantly. The feeble and faint-hearted are encouraged. This is the design of the gospel. Fear is weakening; the more we strive against it, the stronger we are, both for doing and suffering; and he that says to us, Be strong, has laid help for us upon One who is mighty. Assurance is... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Isaiah 35:1-10

The Joyful State of Christ's Kingdom. We have, in this chapter, a beautiful and majestic picture of the flourishing condition of Christ's kingdom, of the glorious future awaiting those who belong to the mountain of Zion, the redeemed of the Lord. v. 1. The wilderness and the solitary place, the desert and the steppe, shall be glad for them, that is, what formerly was a moral wilderness would he totally changed; and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose, the Oriental narcissus,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Isaiah 35:1-10

4. OBVERSE OF THE JUDGMENT: ISRAEL’S REDEMPTION AND RETURN HOMEIsaiah 35:1-101 1The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them;And the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.2 2It shall blossom abundantly,And rejoice even with joy and singing:The glory of Lebanon 3shall 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... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Isaiah 35:1-10

the Rejoicing of the Redeemed Isaiah 35:1-10 God’s judgments change Carmel and Sharon into a waste; but His blessing makes the wilderness and parched land as Carmel and Sharon. Where the smile of God rests, deserts sing and become carpeted with flowers. Your hands may be weak and your knees feeble, but when your helplessness invokes the help of God, He will begin to perform wonderful things that pass expectation. Say over and over to yourself: “My God will come: be strong, my heart, and fear... read more