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.
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.
- BSB 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.
- 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
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- Ps 91:1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
- John 11:25Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
- Ps 138:7Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
- Song 6:11I went down into the garden of nuts to see the fruits of the valley, and to see whether the vine flourished, and the pomegranates budded.
- Isa 32:1–2Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.
- 1 Cor 15:36–38Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:
- Zech 8:12For the seed shall be prosperous; the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase, and the heavens shall give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these things.
- Hos 6:2After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.
- Song 2:3As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.
- Ps 85:6Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?
- Hos 2:22And the earth shall hear the corn, and the wine, and the oil; and they shall hear Jezreel.
- Isa 61:11For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations.
- Ezek 17:23In the mountain of the height of Israel will I plant it: and it shall bring forth boughs, and bear fruit, and be a goodly cedar: and under it shall dwell all fowl of every wing; in the shadow of the branches thereof shall they dwell.
- Hos 14:5I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon.
- John 12:24Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
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