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Isaiah 29

Isaiah 29:17

Sanctification for the Godly · Isaiah 29:17–24
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Translations

Modern
In a very short time, will not Lebanon become an orchard, and the orchard seem like a forest?
Traditional
Is it not yet a very little while, and Lebanon shall be turned into a fruitful field, and the fruitful field shall be esteemed as a forest?
Literal
Is it not yet very a little while that Lebanon will be turned into a fruitful field, and the fruitful field will be considered a forest?
Latin
Nonne adhuc in modico et in brevi convertetur Libanus in carmel, et carmel in saltum reputabitur?

Original

Hebrew
English
In a very short time, will not Lebanon become an orchard, and the orchard seem like a forest?

Notes

Isaiah 29:17

The forests of Lebanon usually picture rich and healthy growth (see Isaiah 2:13; 14:8). They are often a symbol of strength and beauty.

But here, the forests represent destruction and emptiness. Instead of life and growth, they show ruin and loss.

Isaiah 29:15–24

This threat of coming judgment is the third of the six woes (see study note on Isaiah 28:1–33:24). It begins with judgment but moves to a vision of creation being renewed and of the wicked coming to an end.

Events

Places

Lebanon: A mountainous region known for its cedar trees

Glossary

Isaiah, Book of

Topics

Forests: (A Fruitful Field Turned Into) of the Jews Rejected by God Isaiah: Prophecies, Reproofs, and Exhortations of Denounces the Hypocrisy of the Jews Lebanon of the Gentile World Lebanon: Figurative Lebanon: Part of, Barren