KJV ORIGINAL
Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then the lame will jump like a deer, and those who cannot speak will sing for joy. Waters will burst forth in the wilderness, and streams will flow in the desert.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising a time when physical disabilities will be healed and barren places will become abundant with life.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah wrote this prophecy during a dark period in Israel's history when they faced threats from Assyria and eventual exile to Babylon. This chapter describes the future restoration and renewal that God promised His people after their time of suffering. The imagery of healing and desert blooming was particularly meaningful to people experiencing spiritual and physical desolation.
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