Isaiah 32:15

The Women of Jerusalem · Isaiah 32:9–20
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Translations

Modern
…until the Spirit is poured out upon us from on high. Then the desert will be an orchard, and the orchard will seem like a forest.
Traditional
Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest.
Literal
…until the Spirit is poured upon us from on high and the wilderness becomes as a fertile field and the fertile field is considered as a forest.
Latin
Donec effundatur super nos spiritus de excelso, et erit desertum in carmel, et carmel in saltum reputabitur.

Original

Hebrew
English
…until the Spirit is poured out upon us from on high. Then the desert will be an orchard, and the orchard will seem like a forest.

Notes

  • The Spirit will change the nation into a godly community, starting a time of justice and righteousness (see also Joel 2:28–32). The Spirit is connected to the Messiah, God's chosen one (Isaiah 11:1) and the servant (42:1; 61:1).

  • desert … orchard: When the people are transformed, nature will be too.

This prophecy warned the complacent women of Jerusalem. God's promises for the future did not excuse ongoing sin.

Events

Glossary

Isaiah, Book of John the Baptist Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Peace Promise Spirit of God

Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Forests: (A Fruitful Field Turned Into) of the Jews Rejected by God Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Revivals: Religious: Prophecies Concerning The Gift of the Holy Spirit is Fruit Bearing