Isaiah 35

1The wilderness and the dry land will be glad. The desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose.Cross-references: Ps 48:11 · Ps 97:8 · Isa 4:2 · Isa 27:6 · Isa 27:10 · Isa 29:17 · +11 more

2It will blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing. Lebanon’s glory will be given to it, the excellence of Carmel and Sharon. They will see Yahweh’s glory, the excellence of our God.Cross-references: Ex 33:18 · 1Chr 16:33 · Ps 50:2 · Ps 65:12 · Ps 72:16 · Ps 72:19 · +39 more

3Strengthen the weak hands, and make the feeble knees firm.Cross-references: Judg 7:11 · Job 4:3 · Job 16:5 · Isa 40:1 · Isa 52:1 · Isa 57:14 · +4 more

4Tell those who have a fearful heart, “Be strong! Don’t be afraid! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God’s retribution. He will come and save you.Cross-references: Deut 32:35 · Josh 1:6 · 1Chr 28:20 · Ps 50:3 · Ps 116:11 · Isa 1:24 · +31 more

5Then the eyes of the blind will be opened, and the ears of the deaf will be unstopped.Cross-references: Ex 4:11 · Job 33:16 · Ps 146:8 · Prov 20:12 · Isa 29:18 · Isa 32:3 · +23 moreExamined: The Prophecy Loom →

6Then the lame man will leap like a deer, and the tongue of the mute will sing; for waters will break out in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.Cross-references: Ex 17:6 · Num 20:11 · Neh 9:15 · Ps 46:4 · Ps 51:15 · Ps 78:15 · +26 moreExamined: The Prophecy Loom →

7The burning sand will become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water. Grass with reeds and rushes will be in the habitation of jackals, where they lay.Cross-references: Isa 13:22 · Isa 19:6 · Isa 29:17 · Isa 34:13 · Isa 44:3 · Isa 49:10 · +11 more

8A highway will be there, a road, and it will be called “The Holy Way”. The unclean shall not pass over it, but it will be for those who walk in the Way. Wicked fools shall not go there.Cross-references: Ps 19:7 · Ps 23:4 · Ps 25:8 · Ps 119:130 · Prov 4:18 · Prov 8:20 · +37 more

9No lion will be there, nor will any ravenous animal go up on it. They will not be found there; but the redeemed will walk there.Cross-references: Ex 15:13 · Lev 26:6 · Ps 107:2 · Isa 11:6 · Isa 30:6 · Isa 62:12 · +9 more

10Then Yahweh’s ransomed ones will return, and come with singing to Zion; and everlasting joy will be on their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing will flee away.”Cross-references: Ps 84:7 · Isa 25:8 · Isa 30:19 · Isa 51:10 · Isa 60:20 · Isa 65:19 · +12 more