Isaiah Chapter 35 · Verse 6
Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.
Original Language Analysis
אָ֣ז
H227
וְתָרֹ֖ן
sing
H7442
וְתָרֹ֖ן
sing
Strong's:
H7442
Word #:
5 of 13
properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e., to shout (usually for joy)
לְשׁ֣וֹן
and the tongue
H3956
לְשׁ֣וֹן
and the tongue
Strong's:
H3956
Word #:
6 of 13
the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame,
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
8 of 13
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
נִבְקְע֤וּ
break out
H1234
נִבְקְע֤וּ
break out
Strong's:
H1234
Word #:
9 of 13
to cleave; generally, to rend, break, rip or open
בַמִּדְבָּר֙
for in the wilderness
H4057
בַמִּדְבָּר֙
for in the wilderness
Strong's:
H4057
Word #:
10 of 13
a pasture (i.e., open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert
מַ֔יִם
shall waters
H4325
מַ֔יִם
shall waters
Strong's:
H4325
Word #:
11 of 13
water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
Cross References
Isaiah 32:4The heart also of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly.Luke 11:14And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.Psalms 51:15O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.Matthew 12:22Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.Revelation 22:17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
Historical Context
Ancient Israel understood healing as divine intervention since medical care was limited. These miracles would unmistakably demonstrate God's presence and power.
Questions for Reflection
- How do Jesus' healing miracles validate His messianic claims and fulfill prophecy?
- What spiritual healing do you need that only Christ can provide?
- How does the gospel bring spiritual water to dry, thirsty souls?
Analysis & Commentary
The lame leaping like a deer and the mute tongue singing depict miraculous healing. Jesus' healing miracles (Matthew 11:5) fulfilled this prophecy, demonstrating His messianic identity. The wilderness waters breaking forth symbolizes spiritual refreshment in barren places—the Holy Spirit bringing life where death reigned. This physical-spiritual duality characterizes biblical prophecy: literal healing points to deeper spiritual restoration. The abundance of water in the desert represents the gospel's life-giving power.