They will return and dwell in his shade; they will grow grain and blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.
Parallel translations
- WEB Men will dwell in his shade. They will revive like the grain, and blossom like the vine. Their fragrance will be like the wine of Lebanon.
- KJV They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive as the corn, and grow as the vine: the scent thereof shall be as the wine of Lebanon.
- NKJV Those who dwell under his shadow shall return; They shall be revived like grain, And grow like a vine. Their scent shall be like the wine of Lebanon.
- NASB Those who live in his shadow Will again raise grain, And they will blossom like the vine. His fame will be like the wine of Lebanon.
- NLT My people will again live under my shade. They will flourish like grain and blossom like grapevines. They will be as fragrant as the wines of Lebanon.
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Quick answer
People will find shelter under restored Israel, who will revive like grain and blossom like the vine. It promises renewed life that becomes a blessing to others.
Overview
The imagery of dwelling in the shade suggests that a restored Israel will provide refuge and blessing to many. Reviving grain and blossoming vines speak of fruitfulness, sustenance, and joy. This blessing flowing outward anticipates how God's redeemed people become a source of blessing to the nations, fulfilled in Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 15
- Ps 91:1He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
- John 11:25Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies.
- Ps 138:7If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.
- Song 6:11I went down to the walnut grove to see the blossoms of the valley, to see if the vines were budding or the pomegranates were in bloom.
- Isa 32:1–2Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice.
- 1 Cor 15:36–38You fool! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies.
- Zech 8:12“For the seed will be prosperous, the vine will yield its fruit, the ground will yield its produce, and the skies will give their dew. To the remnant of this people I will give all these things as an inheritance.
- Hos 6:2After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence.
- Song 2:3Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste.
- Ps 85:6Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?
- Hos 2:22And the earth will respond to the grain, to the new wine and oil, and they will respond to Jezreel.
- Isa 61:11For as the earth brings forth its growth, and as a garden enables seed to spring up, so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.
- Ezek 17:23I will plant it on the mountain heights of Israel so that it will bear branches; it will yield fruit and become a majestic cedar. Birds of every kind will nest under it, taking shelter in the shade of its branches.
- Hos 14:5I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily and take root like the cedars of Lebanon.
- John 12:24Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.
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