King James Version
Isaiah 35:1 in the King James Version says “The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.” — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 35 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.”
Isaiah 35:1 · KJV
The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.
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.
Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“The wilderness”
H4057a pasture (i.e., open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert
“shall rejoice”
H1523properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e., usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear
“for them and the desert”
H6160a desert; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the jordan and its continuation to the red sea
“and blossom”
H6524to break forth as a bud, i.e., bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourish
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