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Isaiah 55:13

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 55:13

Verse 13 of 13

Scripture focus

Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign [that] shall not be cut off.

Isaiah 55:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 55:13

Theological / Devotional

Instead of the thorn. Isaiah here repeats a favorite figure — the transformation of the world from a barren wilderness into a flourishing garden (Isa. 35:1, 2, 6; 41:18, 19; 43:19; 44:3; etc.; cf. Eze. 47:1-12). In the Bible righteous men are often compared to fruitful trees (Ps. 1:3; Luke 6:44, 45), and the wicked to briers and thorns (Isa. 9:18). The power of God can and will transform the face of the earth, causing gardens of delight and beauty to spring up in place of arid, burning deserts. Virtue and holiness take the place of vice and wickedness, and joy and peace take the place of fear and trouble.

By SdaBc