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Isaiah 35:6

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Isaiah 35:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Then shall the lame man leap as a hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing; for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Then shall the lame man leap as a hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing; for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.
Isaiah 35:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Isaiah 35

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.
4Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come [with] vengeance, [with] the recompense of God; he will come and save you.
5Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.
6Then shall the lame man leap as a hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing; for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.
7And the glowing sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water: in the habitation of jackals, where they lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes.
8And a highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but is shall be for [the redeemed]: the wayfaring men, yea fools, shall not err [therein].
9No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast go up thereon; they shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk [there]:
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then shall the lame [man] leap as an hart. &c.] As the lame man did healed by Peter, (<440301>Acts 3:1,8) there were many instances of such persons cured by Christ when here on earth, (<401530>Matthew 15:30,31 21:14 <430507> John 5:7-9) and in a spiritual sense this was verified in many who were impotent to that which is good; had neither will nor power to go to Christ for life and salvation, nor to walk by faith in him, nor to walk in his ways; who yet, by the mighty power of the Spirit and grace of God, became able and willing to go to him, and venture their souls on him; walked on in him as they had received him; and not only walked in his ways, but ran in the ways of his commandments,…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“leap--literally, "fulfilled" (Act 3:8; Act 14:10). sing--joyful thanksgiving. in . . . wilderness . . . waters-- (Isa 41:18).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Then shall the lame man leap - This was literally fulfilled after the coming of the Messiah Acts 14:10; Acts 3:8. It is an emblem of the general joy which the coming of the Messiah would impart, and is an instance of the blessings which it would convey. As an hart - The word used here denotes the stag, or male deer. In Arabic it denotes the wild, or mountain-goat. The word sometimes refers to any species of deer or antelope, and this is referred to here from its quick and sprightly nature. And the tongue of the dumb sing - Shall be able to sing, and to praise God. On the restoration of the dumb to the benefits of language, see Matthew 9:32-33; Matthew 12:22; Matthew 15:30-31; Mark 9:17; Luke…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“35:6 The lame . . . those who cannot speak: All disabilities will be removed (see Matt 11:5; 12:22; Mark 7:37; Acts 3:7-8).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“shall the lame: Mat 11:5, Mat 15:30, Mat 15:31, Mat 21:14; Joh 5:8, Joh 5:9; Act 3:2, Act 3:6-8, Act 8:7, Act 14:8-10 the tongue: Isa 32:4; Psa 51:15; Mat 9:32, Mat 9:33, Mat 12:22, Mat 15:30; Mar 7:32-37, Mar 9:17-25; Luk 1:64, Luk 11:14; Col 3:16 for: Isa 41:17, Isa 41:18, Isa 43:19, Isa 43:20, Isa 48:21, Isa 49:10, Isa 49:11; Exo 17:6; Num 20:11; Neh 9:15; Psa 46:4, Psa 78:15, Psa 78:16; Eze 47:1-11; Zac 14:8; Joh 7:37-39; Rev 22:1, Rev 22:17 Isaiah 35:7”
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