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A Spiritual Transformation
Commentators agree that the 'wilderness' and 'desert' are powerful symbols. They represent spiritual desolation, whether that's the Gentile world before the gospel, as noted by scholars like Calvin and Gill, or the individual human soul before conversion, as Matthew Henry suggests. The prophecy promises a radical transformation from barrenness to flourishing beauty through God's redemptive work.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 35:1
18th Century
Theologian
The wilderness and the solitary place - This is evidently figurative language, such as is often employed by the prophets. The word translate…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 35:1
19th Century
Bishop
The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them ... —The desolation of the chief enemy of Israel is contrast…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 35:1
19th Century
Preacher
The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them;
They shall be so glad that they shall inspire gladness where all was d…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 35:1
16th Century
Theologian
The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad. Here the Prophet describes a wonderful change. Having in the former chapter described…
John Gill
On Isaiah 35:1
17th Century
Pastor
The wilderness, and the solitary place, shall be glad for
them
Either for the wild be…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 35:1–4
17th Century
Minister
Judea was prosperous in the days of Hezekiah, but the kingdom of Christ is the great subject intended. Converting grace causes the soul that was a …