Isaiah 35:4

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 35:3-6

How delightfully the prophet preacheth consolation to the Old Testament saints, in the prospect of their coming Saviour! This was the one source of holy joy, to which the holy men of old were uniformly directed, when at any time exercises arose. He that was to come became the running verse of the faithful's song. Matthew 11:2-3 ; Luke 2:25-32 . And under the New Testament dispensation, what is it but the same, to give strength to the hands that hang down, in the assurance that he that is to... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 35:4

Recompense. Christ will satisfy the justice of his Father. (Haydock) --- He will redeem the world, and refute the false interpretations of the Bible. (Calmet) --- He will bring the devil into subjection. (Menochius) 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

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 35:1-10

The message of this chapter stands in close relation to the message of the preceding one, and yet in almost startling contrast to it. That was a picture of desolation. This is one of restoration. As in the former the whole earth was described as having been brought into confusion and emptiness, this great song opens with a description of the restoration of natural order. In all the beauty and glory of His rule men are to see anew "the glory of Jehovah, the excellency of God." This is to be... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 35:3-4

God’s People Are To Prepare Themselves For Deliverance (Isaiah 35:3-7 ). But those who would participate in the blessing must also prepare themselves, and Isaiah calls on the people to become strong in faith and in looking to God. Analysis. a ‘Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees (Isaiah 35:3). b To those who are of fearful heart, “Be strong, do not be afraid” (Isaiah 35:4 a). b “Behold your God will come with vengeance” (Isaiah 35:4 b). a “With the recompense of... read more

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