| Geneva Study Bible The {a} wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. (a) He prophecies of the full restoration of the Church both of the Jews and Gentiles under Christ, which will be fully accomplished at the last day: although as yet it is compared to a desert and wilderness. Wesley's Notes 35:1 The solitary place - Emmanuel's land, or the seat of God's church and people, which formerly was despised like a wilderness, and which the rage of their enemies had brought to desolation, shall flourish exceedingly. Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary CHAPTER 35 Isa 35:1-10. Continuation of the Prophecy in the Thirty-fourth Chapter. See on [760]Isa 34:1, introduction there. 1. solitary place-literally, "a dry place," without springs of water. A moral wilderness is meant. for them-namely, on account of the punishment inflicted according to the preceding prophecy on the enemy; probably the blessings set forth in this chapter are included in the causes for joy (Isa 55:12). rose-rather, "the meadow-saffron," an autumnal flower with bulbous roots; so Syriac translation. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 35:1-4 Judea was prosperous in the days of Hezekiah, but the kingdom of Christ is the great subject intended. Converting grace makes the soul that was a wilderness, to rejoice with joy and singing, and to blossom abundantly. The feeble and faint-hearted are encouraged. This is the design of the gospel. Fear is weakening; the more we strive against it, the stronger we are, both for doing and suffering; and he that says to us, Be strong, has laid help for us upon One who is mighty. Assurance is given of the approach of Messiah, to take vengeance on the powers of darkness, to recompense with abundant comforts those that mourn in Zion; He will come and save. He will come again at the end of time, to punish those who have troubled his people; and to give those who were troubled such rest as will be a full reward for all their troubles. | 
