Isaiah 35 - Meaning, Themes & Application

The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.

Isaiah 35:1 means that God can bring beauty, joy, and new life into the driest, most hopeless places. Just as a desert suddenly blooms with …

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.

Isaiah 35:2 means God can turn dry, hopeless places into thriving, joyful ones. Just as a desert suddenly blooms with flowers, God can renew a …

Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.

Isaiah 35:3 means God calls His people to encourage and support those who feel exhausted, scared, or ready to give up. “Weak hands” and “feeble …

Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.

Isaiah 35:4 means God tells fearful people to take courage because He sees injustice and will personally step in to make things right and rescue …

Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.

Isaiah 35:5 means that when God restores His people, He removes what keeps them from seeing and hearing His truth. It points to both Jesus’ …

Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.

Isaiah 35:6 means God will bring complete healing and joy where there was weakness and pain. The lame leaping and the mute singing picture lives …

And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes.

Isaiah 35:7 means God can totally transform hopeless, dry places into sources of life and joy. The “parched ground” becoming a pool pictures God refreshing …

And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.

Isaiah 35:8 means God provides a clear, safe path for people who want to follow Him, even if they feel weak, simple, or unqualified. It …

No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast shall go up thereon, it shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk there:

Isaiah 35:9 means that in God’s restored future, His people will be completely safe—no dangers, no threats, no predators. It pictures a life where fear …

And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

Isaiah 35:10 means God will one day bring His people safely home, wiping away their pain and filling them with lasting joy. For you, this …