King James Version
What Does Isaiah 49:10 Mean?
“They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.”
Context
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Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages; establish: or, raise up
9
That thou mayest say to the prisoners, Go forth; to them that are in darkness, Shew yourselves. They shall feed in the ways, and their pastures shall be in all high places.
10
They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.
11
And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall be exalted.
12
Behold, these shall come from far: and, lo, these from the north and from the west; and these from the land of Sinim.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(10) **Neither shall the heat . . .**—The word is the same as the “parched ground” of Isaiah 35:7, and stands, as there, for the mirage of the scorching desert.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Isaiah 49:10 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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