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Then justice shall dwell in the wilderness; and righteousness shall abide in the fruitful field.

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Justice is a Spiritual Fruit

Commentators emphasize that the justice and righteousness described here are not merely human achievements. They are the direct result of the Holy Spirit being "poured out from on high" (v. 15). This spiritual renewal transforms the land and its people, producing a society where righteousness can finally dwell, leading to true peace and confidence.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 32:16

18th Century

Theologian

Then judgment will dwell - Or, justice will make its appropriate dwelling place there.

In the wilderness - In the place tha…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 32:16

19th Century

Bishop

Then judgment shall dwell ... —Outward blessings, themselves symbols of something beyond themselves, are followed by spir…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 32:16

16th Century

Theologian

And judgment shall dwell in the wilderness. The Prophet shows what the actual condition of the Church is: that is, when justice and judgme…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 32:16

17th Century

Pastor

Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness
In the desert part of the world, inhabited by Pagans, Papists, and Mahom…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 32:9–20

17th Century

Minister

When so much provocation was given to the holy God, bad times might be expected. Alas! How many careless people there are who support self-indulgen…