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Isaiah 35:2–7

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Isaiah 35:2

2It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the Lord, and the excellency of our God.

Isaiah 35:3

3¶ Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.

Isaiah 35:4

4Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.

Isaiah 35:5

5Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.

Isaiah 35:6

6Then 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.

Isaiah 35:7

7And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes.

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DEFINED WORDS

Isaiah 35:2

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

blossom

The flower or bloom of a plant, especially as preceding fruit; as a verb, to put forth such flowers.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

abundantly

Fully; amply; plentifully; in a sufficient degree.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

even

Indeed or precisely; adding emphasis to what follows.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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singing

Uttering melodious or musical notes; making a shrill sound; celebrating in song; reciting in verse.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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glory

Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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excellency

Surpassing greatness, dignity, superiority, glory, or an eminent and highly valued quality in the person or thing spoken of.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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see

To perceive with the eyes; to behold, observe, understand, consider, experience, or take heed, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

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God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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Isaiah 35:3

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Strengthen

To make stronger, confirm, encourage, fortify, or increase in power.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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weak

Lacking physical strength, power, firmness, or ability.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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hands

The end parts of the arms used for holding and working; also figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

confirm

To make firm or strengthen a person, people, inheritance, or position.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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knees

The joint between the thigh and lower leg, especially as bent or bowed.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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Isaiah 35:4

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heart

The bodily organ; more often in Scripture, the inward person—the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character—according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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strong

Having strength, power, firmness, endurance, influence, or the ability to resist and prevail.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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fear

Alarm or dread; reverent awe; as a verb, to be afraid, revere, or cause fear.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

even

Indeed or precisely; adding emphasis to what follows.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

recompence

An older spelling of recompense: compensation, reward, repayment, or amends.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Isaiah 35:5

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

eyes

The organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, judgment, or presence, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)

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blind

Unable to see; lacking understanding; as a verb, to deprive of sight or discernment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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opened

Made open, uncovered, unsealed, revealed, or made accessible.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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Isaiah 35:6

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man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

leap

To spring or rise from the ground with both feet, as man, or with all the feet, as other animals; to jump; to vault.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sing

To produce musical sounds with the voice; to celebrate, praise, or tell in song.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

break

To separate, fracture, open, interrupt, violate, subdue, or burst forth, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Isaiah 35:7

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

thirsty

Needing or desiring drink; very dry or parched; by figure, strongly desiring something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

springs

Sources or streams of water flowing from the ground.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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water

The common liquid necessary for life; as a verb, to supply with water, irrigate, or cause to drink.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

dragons

Creatures inhabiting waste or desert places, described by their dwelling, cry, or snuffing.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lay

Place or set down; also rested or remained in a recumbent position, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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grass

Low green herbage growing from the ground; by extension, plants used for pasture.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

rushes

The plant called a rush, associated with wet ground; as a verb, to move or drive violently and rapidly.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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From verse 2

  1. Isaiah 25:9
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  2. Isaiah 60:13
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  3. Romans 10:15
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  4. Habakkuk 2:14
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  5. Amos 9:13–15
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From verse 3

  1. Hebrews 12:12
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  2. Job 4:3–4
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  3. Luke 22:32
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  4. Isaiah 57:14–16
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  5. Acts 18:23
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From verse 4

  1. James 5:7–9
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  2. Isaiah 41:10–14
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  3. Zephaniah 3:16–17
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  4. Ephesians 6:10
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  5. Haggai 2:4
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From verse 5

  1. Isaiah 42:6–7
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  2. Luke 7:20–23
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  3. Isaiah 29:18
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  4. Matthew 11:3–5
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  5. Isaiah 32:3–4
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From verse 6

  1. John 5:8–9
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  2. John 7:37–39
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  3. Luke 11:14
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  4. Isaiah 32:4
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  5. Matthew 12:22
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From verse 7

  1. Acts 26:18
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  2. Isaiah 49:10
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  3. John 4:14
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  4. Isaiah 34:13
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  5. 1 John 5:19–20
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