Isaiah 35:1-2

The Ransomed Return to Zion

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The wilderness and the dry land will be glad;
the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose.^(a)^(b)^(A)

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It will blossom abundantly
and will also rejoice with joy and singing.
The glory of Lebanon will be given to it,
the splendor of Carmel and Sharon.^(B)
They will see the glory of the Lord,^(C)
the splendor of our God.^(D)

Footnotes:

a. Isaiah 35:1: Or meadow saffron

b. Isaiah 35:1: Not the modern flower but a common wildflower in northern Israel

Cross references:

A. Isaiah 35:1: Psalm 65:12; Isaiah 6:11; Isaiah 7:21-25; Isaiah 27:10; Isaiah 32:15; Isaiah 41:18-19; Isaiah 51:3; Isaiah 55:12-13

B. Isaiah 35:2: Isaiah 33:9

C. Isaiah 35:2: Exodus 16:7; Exodus 16:10; Leviticus 9:6; Leviticus 9:23; Numbers 29:6; Isaiah 40:5; Ezekiel 1:28; Ezekiel 3:23

D. Isaiah 35:2: Psalm 45:3-4; Psalm 96:6; Psalm 104:1; Psalm 145:5; Psalm 145:12; Isaiah 2:10; Isaiah 2:19; Isaiah 2:21; Isaiah 53:2; Isaiah 63:1; Ezekiel 16:14