Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD’s justice will dwell in the desert, his righteousness live in the fertile field. New Living Translation Justice will rule in the wilderness and righteousness in the fertile field. English Standard Version Then justice will dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness abide in the fruitful field. Berean Standard Bible Then justice will inhabit the wilderness, and righteousness will dwell in the fertile field. King James Bible Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field. New King James Version Then justice will dwell in the wilderness, And righteousness remain in the fruitful field. New American Standard Bible Then justice will dwell in the wilderness, And righteousness will remain in the fertile field. NASB 1995 Then justice will dwell in the wilderness And righteousness will abide in the fertile field. NASB 1977 Then justice will dwell in the wilderness, And righteousness will abide in the fertile field. Legacy Standard Bible Then justice will dwell in the wilderness, And righteousness will live in the fruitful orchard. Amplified Bible Then justice will dwell in the wilderness, And righteousness will live in the fertile field. Christian Standard Bible Then justice will inhabit the wilderness, and righteousness will dwell in the orchard. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then justice will inhabit the wilderness, and righteousness will dwell in the orchard. American Standard Version Then justice shall dwell in the wilderness; and righteousness shall abide in the fruitful field. Contemporary English Version Honesty and justice will prosper there, English Revised Version Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness shall abide in the fruitful field. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then justice will live in the wilderness, and righteousness will be at home in the fertile field. Good News Translation Everywhere in the land righteousness and justice will be done. International Standard Version "Then justice will live in the wilderness, and righteousness will dwell in the fertile field. Majority Standard Bible Then justice will inhabit the wilderness, and righteousness will dwell in the fertile field. NET Bible Justice will settle down in the desert and fairness will live in the orchard. New Heart English Bible Then justice will dwell in the wilderness; and righteousness will remain in the fruitful field. Webster's Bible Translation Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field. World English Bible Then justice will dwell in the wilderness; and righteousness will remain in the fruitful field. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd judgment has dwelt in the wilderness, "" And righteousness remains in the fruitful field. Young's Literal Translation And dwelt in the wilderness hath judgment, And righteousness in the fruitful field remaineth. Smith's Literal Translation And judgment dwelling in the desert, and justice shall sit in Carmel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and justice shall sit in charmel. Catholic Public Domain Version And judgment will live in solitude, and justice will be seated in a fruitful place. New American Bible Then judgment will dwell in the wilderness and justice abide in the garden land. New Revised Standard Version Then justice will dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness abide in the fruitful field. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen justice shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And judgment shall dwell in the wilderness and righteousness shall be given in Karmela OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then justice shall dwell in the wilderness, And righteousness shall abide in the fruitful field. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then judgement shall abide in the wilderness, and righteousness shall dwell in Carmel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Women of Jerusalem…15until 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. 16Then justice will inhabit the wilderness, and righteousness will dwell in the fertile field. 17The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.… Cross References Isaiah 1:27 Zion will be redeemed with justice, her repentant ones with righteousness. Isaiah 11:4-5 but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. / Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist. Isaiah 28:17 I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the level. Hail will sweep away your refuge of lies, and water will flood your hiding place. Isaiah 42:1-4 “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. / He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets. / A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. ... Isaiah 51:4-5 Pay attention to Me, My people, and listen to Me, My nation; for a law will go out from Me, and My justice will become a light to the nations; I will bring it about quickly. / My righteousness draws near, My salvation is on the way, and My arms will bring justice to the nations. The islands will look for Me and wait in hope for My arm. Isaiah 61:8 For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and iniquity; in My faithfulness I will give them their recompense and make an everlasting covenant with them. Jeremiah 23:5-6 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. Jeremiah 33:15-16 In those days and at that time I will cause to sprout for David a righteous Branch, and He will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely, and this is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. Ezekiel 34:16 I will seek the lost, bring back the strays, bind up the broken, and strengthen the weak; but the sleek and strong I will destroy. I will shepherd them with justice.’ Amos 5:24 But let justice roll on like a river, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 12:18-21 “Here is My Servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations. / He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets. / A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish, till He leads justice to victory. ... Luke 4:18-19 “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, / to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Luke 18:7-8 Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them? / I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?” Treasury of Scripture Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field. Isaiah 35:8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein. Isaiah 42:4 He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law. Isaiah 56:6-8 Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant; … Jump to Previous Abide Desert Dwell Dwelt Fertile Field Fruitful Inhabit Judgment Justice Live Righteousness Rule Upright Waste WildernessJump to Next Abide Desert Dwell Dwelt Fertile Field Fruitful Inhabit Judgment Justice Live Righteousness Rule Upright Waste WildernessIsaiah 32 1. The blessings of Christ's kingdom9. Desolation is foreshown 14. Restoration is promised to succeed Then justice will inhabit the wilderness This phrase suggests a transformation where justice, often associated with fairness and moral rightness, will take root in places previously barren or desolate. In biblical context, the wilderness often symbolizes chaos, desolation, or a place of testing and trial, as seen in the Israelites' journey in the desert (Exodus 16-17). The promise of justice inhabiting such a place indicates a divine intervention that brings order and moral rectitude. This transformation can be seen as a foreshadowing of the Messianic age, where Christ's reign will bring justice to all corners of the earth, even those that seem spiritually barren. and righteousness will dwell in the fertile field Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is known for his prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah and the future restoration of Israel. His messages often include themes of judgment and hope. 2. Wilderness In biblical terms, the wilderness often symbolizes a place of desolation, testing, or spiritual barrenness. It is a place where God’s transformative work can occur. 3. Fertile Field Represents abundance, growth, and prosperity. It is often used metaphorically to describe a place or state of spiritual fruitfulness and blessing. 4. Justice In Hebrew, the word used is "mishpat," which refers to God’s divine order and fairness. It is a key theme in the prophetic literature, emphasizing God’s desire for moral and ethical living. 5. Righteousness The Hebrew word "tsedaqah" signifies right standing with God and living in accordance with His will. It is closely linked with justice and is a hallmark of the Messianic kingdom. Teaching Points The Transformative Power of God’s JusticeGod’s justice is not merely punitive but transformative, bringing order and restoration to places of desolation. Righteousness as a Dwelling Place Righteousness is not just an action but a state of being that should permeate our lives, influencing our thoughts, actions, and relationships. The Role of the Believer in Promoting Justice and Righteousness As followers of Christ, we are called to be agents of justice and righteousness in our communities, reflecting God’s character in a broken world. Hope in God’s Future Restoration Isaiah’s vision provides hope that God will ultimately restore and renew all things, bringing justice and righteousness to fruition. Spiritual Fruitfulness in God’s Kingdom Just as the fertile field represents abundance, our lives should bear spiritual fruit as we live in alignment with God’s will.(16) Then judgment shall dwell . . .--Outward blessings, themselves symbols of something beyond themselves, are followed by spiritual. Over the whole country, from the one extreme of cultivation to the other, the judgment and righteousness which had been so lacking should now find a home, and bring their blessed fruits of peace, and confidence, and calm. The whole picture is that of a smiling land, a God-fearing and contented people, all in striking contrast with the panic and unrest with which the people had been but too familiar.Verse 16. - Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness. In all parts of the kingdom of Christ, the lowest as well as the highest, "judgment" and "righteousness" shall prevail (comp. ver. 1). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then justiceמִשְׁפָּ֑ט (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style will inhabit וְשָׁכַ֥ן (wə·šā·ḵan) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7931: To settle down, abide, dwell the wilderness, בַּמִּדְבָּ֖ר (bam·miḏ·bār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech and righteousness וּצְדָקָ֖ה (ū·ṣə·ḏā·qāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively will dwell תֵּשֵֽׁב׃ (tê·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in the fertile field. בַּכַּרְמֶ֥ל (bak·kar·mel) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3759: A plantation, garden land, fruit, garden growth Links Isaiah 32:16 NIVIsaiah 32:16 NLT Isaiah 32:16 ESV Isaiah 32:16 NASB Isaiah 32:16 KJV Isaiah 32:16 BibleApps.com Isaiah 32:16 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 32:16 Chinese Bible Isaiah 32:16 French Bible Isaiah 32:16 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 32:16 Then justice will dwell in the wilderness (Isa Isi Is) |
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