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From Thorns to Trees
Commentators explain that the change from useless thorns to beautiful fir and myrtle trees is a powerful metaphor for spiritual transformation. This isn't a minor improvement but a radical change in a person's nature brought about by God's grace. Charles Spurgeon poignantly adds that the thorns representing our sin and the curse are ultimately dealt with on the 'bleeding brows of Christ,' who wore them as a crown to redeem us.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 55:13
18th Century
Theologian
Instead of the thorn – (Compare notes at Isaiah 11:6-8; Isaiah 35:1–2; Isaiah 41:19; [Reference Isaiah 42:2…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 55:13
19th Century
Preacher
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…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 55:13
16th Century
Theologian
Instead of the bramble shall come up the fir-tree. He still extols the power of God, which would be visible in the restoration of the peop…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 55:13
17th Century
Pastor
Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead
of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree<…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 55:6–13
17th Century
Minister
Here is a gracious offer of pardon, peace, and all happiness. It will not be in vain to seek God, now that His word is calling to us and His Spirit…