It shall flourish abundantly, and shall greatly rejoice also and joy: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it: the beauty of [a]Carmel, and of Sharon, they shall [b]see the glory of the Lord, and the excellency of our God.

[c]Strengthen the weak hands, and comfort the feeble knees.

Say unto them that are fearful, Be you strong, fear not: behold, your God cometh with [d]vengeance: even God with a recompense, he will come and save you.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 35:2 The Church which was before compared to a barren wilderness shall by Christ be made most plenteous and beautiful.
  2. Isaiah 35:2 He showeth that the presence of God is the cause that the Church doth bring forth fruit and flourish.
  3. Isaiah 35:3 He willeth all to encourage one another, and specially the ministers to exhort and strengthen the weak, that they may patiently abide the coming of God, which is at hand.
  4. Isaiah 35:4 To destroy your enemies.

it will burst into bloom;
    it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy.(A)
The glory of Lebanon(B) will be given to it,
    the splendor of Carmel(C) and Sharon;(D)
they will see the glory(E) of the Lord,
    the splendor of our God.(F)

Strengthen the feeble hands,
    steady the knees(G) that give way;
say(H) to those with fearful hearts,(I)
    “Be strong, do not fear;(J)
your God will come,(K)
    he will come with vengeance;(L)
with divine retribution
    he will come to save(M) you.”

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