KJV ORIGINAL
And they shall spring up as among the grass, as willows by the water courses.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And they will grow up like grass in a meadow, like willow trees beside flowing streams.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is describing how God's people will flourish and grow strong when He pours out His Spirit on them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy about God's promise to restore and bless Israel after their time of judgment and exile. The prophet is speaking about the descendants of Jacob (Israel) who will experience God's blessing and spiritual renewal. The imagery of plants growing by water was particularly meaningful in the dry Middle Eastern climate where water represented life and prosperity.
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