"They will come
and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will rejoice in the
bounty of the LORD--the grain, the new wine and the olive oil, the young
of the flocks and herds. They will be like a well-watered garden, and
they will sorrow no more."
the grain, the new wine and the olive oil
Numbers 18:12 "I give you all the finest olive oil and all the finest new wine and grain they give the LORD as the firstfruits of their harvest."
Hosea 2:21-22 "In that day I will respond," declares the LORD--"I will respond to the skies, and they will respond to the earth; and the earth will respond to the grain, the new wine and the olive oil, and they will respond to Jezreel."
Joel 2:19 The LORD replied to them: "I am sending you grain, new wine and olive oil, enough to satisfy you fully; never again will I make you an object of scorn to the nations."
the young of the flocks and herds
Jeremiah 31:24 "People will live together in Judah and all its towns--farmers and those who move about with their flocks."
Isaiah 65:10 "Sharon will become a pasture for flocks, and the Valley of Achor a resting place for herds, for my people who seek me."
They will be like a well-watered garden
Song of Songs 4:15 You are a garden fountain, a well of flowing water streaming down from Lebanon.
and they will sorrow no more
Isaiah 30:19 People of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. How gracious he will be when you cry for help! As soon as he hears, he will answer you.
Isaiah 62:5 As a young man marries a young woman, so will your Builder marry you; as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you.
John 16:22 "So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy."
Revelation 7:17 "For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; 'he will lead them to springs of living water.' (Isaiah 49:10) 'And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.' (Isaiah 25:8)"
(Parentheses are mine)
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
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