Isaiah 32:16

Then mishpat ·justice· will dwell in the wilderness; 2 and righteousness will remain in the fruitful field. 1

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In The King James Version

Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field.

In Context

15Until the Ruach ·Spirit, Breath· is poured on us from on high, 2 and the wilderness becomes a fruitful field, 2 and the fruitful field is considered a forest. 1

17The work of righteousness will be peace; 2 and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever. 1

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Cross References

Isaiah 11:9They will not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain; 2 for the earth will be full of the knowledge of Adonai, 2 as the waters cover the sea.

Isaiah 42:4He will not fail nor be discouraged, 2 until he has set mishpat ·justice· in the earth, 2 + 42:4 c MP: The Gentiles / Coast lands wait for Messiah’s instructions. (See also Is 49:1). (Acts 13:4, 14:26; Eph 2:17) and the islands will + 42:4. (1-4) Quoted in Matt 12:18-21 wait for his torot ·teachings·.” 1

Isaiah 60:21+ 60:21. MPr: Rabbi Johanan also said: The son of David will come only in a generation that is either altogether righteous or altogether wicked. Either “in a generation that is altogether righteous,” – as it is written, “Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land forever” (Is 60:21). Or “altogether wicked” - as it is written, “and he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor” (Is 59:16). For it is also written, “For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it” (Is 48:11). (Is 60:21 in Talmud Sanhedrin Folio 98A). (Matt 24:21-22) Then your people will all be righteous. 2 They will inherit the land forever, 2 the branch of my planting, 2 the work of my hands, 2 that I may be glorified. 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 32:10-20

Joyful Prospects. ( b. c. 726.) 9 Rise up, ye women that are at ease; hear my voice, ye careless daughters; give ear unto my speech. 10 Many days and years shall ye be troubled, ye careless women: for the vintage shall fail, the gathering shall not come. 11 Tremble, ye women that are at ease; be troubled, ye careless ones: strip you, and make you bare, and gird sackcloth upon your loins. 12 They shall lament for the teats, for the pleasant fields, for the fruitful vine. 13 Upon the land of my people shall come up… Read the whole commentary →

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