Isaiah 35:2

It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the Lord, and the excellency of our God.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 55:13 continues the transformation: thorns replaced by cypress and myrtle, paralleling the wilderness blossoming here.

Isaiah 55:12 echoes this with mountains and hills breaking into song and trees clapping — creation’s joyful response to God’s salvation.

Isaiah 41:19 promises God will plant trees in the desert — a parallel promise of transforming the wilderness into fruitful glory, as in 35:2.

Isaiah 40:5 Related theme

In Isaiah 40:5, the glory of the LORD is revealed for all flesh to see—directly parallel to the promise of seeing glory in 35:2.

Isaiah 33:9 Contrast

Isaiah 33:9 describes Lebanon, Carmel, Sharon as withered and mourning — the opposite of their blossoming glory in 35:2, showing reversal from judgment to restoration.

Isaiah 60:1–3 Related theme

In Isaiah 60:1-3, the glory of the LORD rises upon Zion and is seen—parallel to 35:2's promise that they shall see God's glory.

Isaiah 60:13 echoes 'the glory of Lebanon' coming to beautify God's sanctuary — a parallel vision of restoration and glory for Zion.

Isaiah 61:3 Parallel

Isaiah 61:3 promises 'oaks of righteousness' and 'gladness' for God's glory — a parallel restoration of joy and fruitful life.

In Isaiah 66:18, God says nations will come and see his glory—a direct parallel to 35:2's 'they shall see the glory of the LORD'.

Isaiah 24:14 Related theme

In Isaiah 24:14, singing for joy at the LORD's majesty directly parallels the same theme in Isaiah 35:2 — both celebrate God's revealed majesty.

In Isaiah 32:15, the wilderness becoming a fruitful field directly parallels the blossoming desert in Isaiah 35:2 — both promise renewal through the Spirit.

Isaiah 51:3 Parallel

In Isaiah 51:3, the wilderness made like Eden with joy and song is a clear parallel to the transformed desert in Isaiah 35:2 — both share the same restoration imagery.

Isaiah 65:8 Allusion

Isaiah 65:10 mentions Sharon as a pasture for flocks — a specific restoration of that area, echoing the glory given to Sharon in 35:2.

In Isaiah 29:17, Lebanon turning into a fruitful field mirrors the transformation of the desert in Isaiah 35:2 — both depict barren becoming productive.

Isaiah 9:3 Related theme

In Isaiah 9:3, joy at harvest echoes the rejoicing of the desert in Isaiah 35:2 — both depict gladness from God's deliverance.

Isaiah 60:21 Related theme

Isaiah 60:21 describes God's people as 'the branch of my planting' for His glory — a related theme of fruitful restoration.

Revelation 21:23 Related theme

Revelation 21:23 echoes the promise that God's glory will be revealed, now as the light of the New Jerusalem.

Habakkuk 2:14 foretells the earth filled with the knowledge of the LORD's glory — virtually identical to the vision in Isaiah 35:2.

2 Corinthians 4:6 Related theme

2 Corinthians 4:6 speaks of the knowledge of God's glory in the face of Christ — the same glory Isaiah 35:2 says will be majestically revealed.

1 Chronicles 16:33 has trees singing for joy before the LORD’s coming — same personification of nature rejoicing at God’s presence.

Psalm 148:9-13 calls mountains, trees, and all people to praise the LORD’s exalted name — broad creation praise mirroring the glory and majesty here.

Psalm 102:16 says the LORD has appeared in His glory — matching the promise of visible glory in Isaiah 35:2.

Psalm 98:7-9 has rivers clapping and hills singing together before the LORD — nature’s joyful worship parallels the rejoicing in this verse.

Psalm 97:6 Parallel

Psalm 97:6 says all peoples have seen God's glory — a direct parallel to the vision promised in Isaiah 35:2.

Psalm 96:11-13 calls heavens, earth, sea, fields, and trees to rejoice before the LORD’s coming — a fuller parallel to the joy and glory here.

Psalm 89:12 Parallel

Psalm 89:12 has Tabor and Hermon joyously praising God’s name — mountains rejoicing like the glory of Lebanon and Carmel here.

Psalm 72:19 Parallel

Psalm 72:19 expresses the desire for the whole earth to be filled with God's glory — directly echoing the promise in Isaiah 35:2.

Psalm 65:13 Parallel

Psalm 65:13 depicts meadows and valleys shouting and singing together — creation’s joy similar to the blossoming and singing here.

Psalm 65:12 Parallel

Psalm 65:12 speaks of wilderness pastures overflowing and hills girded with joy — directly matching the desert’s rejoicing here.

Hosea 14:5 Parallel

In Hosea 14:5, God says Israel will blossom like a lily and take root like Lebanon—directly mirroring the blooming and glory imagery here.

Amos 1:2 Contrast

In Amos 1:2, Carmel withers under God's judgment—the opposite of the majestic Carmel given here, showing a stark contrast.

Job 38:26 Related theme

Job 38:26 describes God bringing rain to the desert; Isaiah 35:2 envisions the desert blossoming. Both show God's care for barren places.