Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Sharon will become a pasture for flocks, and the Valley of Achor a resting place for herds, for my people who seek me. New Living Translation The plain of Sharon will again be filled with flocks for my people who have searched for me, and the valley of Achor will be a place to pasture herds. English Standard Version Sharon shall become a pasture for flocks, and the Valley of Achor a place for herds to lie down, for my people who have sought me. Berean Standard Bible Sharon will become a pasture for flocks, and the Valley of Achor a resting place for herds, for My people who seek Me. King James Bible And Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, and the valley of Achor a place for the herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me. New King James Version Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, And the Valley of Achor a place for herds to lie down, For My people who have sought Me. New American Standard Bible “Sharon will be a pasture land for flocks, And the Valley of Achor a resting place for herds, For My people who seek Me. NASB 1995 “Sharon will be a pasture land for flocks, And the valley of Achor a resting place for herds, For My people who seek Me. NASB 1977 “And Sharon shall be a pasture land for flocks, And the valley of Achor a resting place for herds, For My people who seek Me. Legacy Standard Bible Sharon will be a pasture land for flocks, And the valley of Achor a resting place for herds, For My people who seek Me. Amplified Bible “And [the plain of] Sharon will be a place for flocks to graze, And the Valley of Achor a resting place for herds, For My people who seek Me [who long for Me and require My presence in their lives]. Christian Standard Bible Sharon will be a pasture for flocks, and the Valley of Achor a place for herds to lie down, for my people who have sought me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Sharon will be a pasture for flocks, and the Valley of Achor a place for cattle to lie down, for My people who have sought Me. American Standard Version And Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, and the valley of Achor a place for herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me. Contemporary English Version My people will worship me. Then the coastlands of Sharon and the land as far as Achor Valley will turn into pastureland where cattle and sheep will feed and rest. English Revised Version And Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, and the valley of Achor a place for herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me. GOD'S WORD® Translation The Sharon Plain will be a pasture for flocks. The Achor Valley will be a resting place for cattle and for my people who search for me. Good News Translation They will worship me and will lead their sheep and cattle to pasture in the Plain of Sharon in the west and in Trouble Valley in the east. International Standard Version Sharon will become a pasture for flocks, and the Valley of Achor a fold for herds, for my people who have sought me. Majority Standard Bible Sharon will become a pasture for flocks, and the Valley of Achor a resting place for herds, for My people who seek Me. NET Bible Sharon will become a pasture for sheep, and the Valley of Achor a place where cattle graze; they will belong to my people, who seek me. New Heart English Bible Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, and the Valley of Achor a place for herds to lie down in, for my people who have sought me. Webster's Bible Translation And Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, and the valley of Achor a place for the herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me. World English Bible Sharon will be a fold of flocks, and the valley of Achor a place for herds to lie down in, for my people who have sought me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Sharon has been for the habitation of a flock, "" And the Valley of Achor for the lying down of a herd, "" For My people who have sought Me. Young's Literal Translation And Sharon hath been for the habitation of a flock, And the valley of Achor for the lying down of a herd, For My people who have sought Me. Smith's Literal Translation And Sharon was for a dwelling of sheep, and the valley of Achor for a resting place of the herd, for my people who sought me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the plains shall be turned to folds of hocks, and the valley of Achor into a place for the herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me. Catholic Public Domain Version And the open plains will become sheepfolds for the flocks, and the valley of Achor will become a domicile for the herds, for my people who have sought me. New American Bible Sharon shall become a pasture for the flocks, the Valley of Achor a resting place for the cattle, for my people who have sought me. New Revised Standard Version Sharon shall become a pasture for flocks, and the Valley of Achor a place for herds to lie down, for my people who have sought me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Sharon shall be a fold for flocks, and the valley of Achor a place for the herds to lie down in for my people who have sought me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Sharon will be pastures for flocks, and the Valley of Akur for pens of herds, for my people who have sought me OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, And the valley of Achor a place for herds to lie down in, For My people that have sought Me; Brenton Septuagint Translation And there shall be in the forest folds of flocks, and the valley of Achor shall be for a resting-place of herds for my people, who have sought me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Judgments and Promises…9And I will bring forth descendants from Jacob, and heirs from Judah; My elect will possess My mountains, and My servants will dwell there. 10Sharon will become a pasture for flocks, and the Valley of Achor a resting place for herds, for My people who seek Me. 11But you who forsake the LORD, who forget My holy mountain, who set a table for Fortune and fill bowls of mixed wine for Destiny,… Cross References Psalm 23:1-2 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. Ezekiel 34:14 I will feed them in good pasture, and the lofty mountains of Israel will be their grazing land. There they will lie down in a good grazing land; they will feed in rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. Hosea 2:15 There I will give back her vineyards and make the Valley of Achor into a gateway of hope. There she will respond as she did in the days of her youth, as in the day she came up out of Egypt. Jeremiah 31:12 They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish. Micah 7:14 Shepherd with Your staff Your people, the flock of Your inheritance. They live alone in a woodland, surrounded by pastures. Let them graze in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old. Isaiah 30:23 Then He will send rain for the seed that you have sown in the ground, and the food that comes from your land will be rich and plentiful. On that day your cattle will graze in open pastures. Isaiah 32:18 Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest. Isaiah 35:1-2 The wilderness and the dry land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose. / It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. Isaiah 41:18 I will open rivers on the barren heights, and fountains in the middle of the valleys. I will turn the desert into a pool of water, and the dry land into flowing springs. Isaiah 49:9-10 to say to the prisoners, ‘Come out,’ and to those in darkness, ‘Show yourselves.’ They will feed along the pathways, and find pasture on every barren hill. / They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water. Isaiah 55:12-13 You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. / Instead of the thornbush, the cypress will grow, and instead of the brier, the myrtle will spring up; this will make a name for the LORD, an everlasting sign, never to be destroyed.” Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. John 10:9-10 I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture. / The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness. John 10:14-16 I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me, / just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep. / I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd. Hebrews 4:9-10 There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. / For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His. Treasury of Scripture And Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, and the valley of Achor a place for the herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me. Sharon Isaiah 33:9 The earth mourneth and languisheth: Lebanon is ashamed and hewn down: Sharon is like a wilderness; and Bashan and Carmel shake off their fruits. 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. Ezekiel 34:13,14 And I will bring them out from the people, and gather them from the countries, and will bring them to their own land, and feed them upon the mountains of Israel by the rivers, and in all the inhabited places of the country… and the Joshua 7:24-26 And Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, and the silver, and the garment, and the wedge of gold, and his sons, and his daughters, and his oxen, and his asses, and his sheep, and his tent, and all that he had: and they brought them unto the valley of Achor… Hosea 2:15 And I will give her her vineyards from thence, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope: and she shall sing there, as in the days of her youth, and as in the day when she came up out of the land of Egypt. Jump to Previous Achor Couching-Place Flock Flocks Fold Grass-Land Habitation Hearts Herd Herds Lie Pasture Resting Resting-Place Seek Sharon Sought Turned ValleyJump to Next Achor Couching-Place Flock Flocks Fold Grass-Land Habitation Hearts Herd Herds Lie Pasture Resting Resting-Place Seek Sharon Sought Turned ValleyIsaiah 65 1. The calling of the Gentiles, 2. and the rejection of the Jews, for their incredulity, idolatry, and hypocrisy 8. A remnant shall be saved 11. Judgments on the wicked, and blessings on the godly 17. The blessed state of the new Jerusalem Sharon will become a pasture for flocks Sharon is a fertile plain located along the Mediterranean coast of Israel, known for its lush vegetation and agricultural productivity. In biblical times, it was a symbol of beauty and abundance. The transformation of Sharon into a pasture for flocks signifies a return to prosperity and peace, contrasting with previous desolation due to judgment. This imagery reflects God's promise of restoration and blessing for His people. The mention of flocks suggests pastoral care and provision, echoing themes found in Psalm 23, where the Lord is depicted as a shepherd providing for His sheep. and the Valley of Achor a resting place for herds for My people who seek Me Persons / Places / Events 1. SharonA fertile plain located in the western part of ancient Israel, known for its beauty and productivity. It symbolizes abundance and blessing. 2. Valley of Achor A valley near Jericho, historically associated with trouble due to Achan's sin (Joshua 7). It represents a place of transformation from trouble to hope. 3. Flocks and Herds Symbolic of prosperity and peace, indicating God's provision and care for His people. 4. My People Refers to the faithful remnant of Israel who seek God, emphasizing a relationship with Him. 5. Seek Me An invitation and promise from God, highlighting the importance of pursuing a relationship with Him for blessings and restoration. Teaching Points God's Transformative PowerGod can turn places of past trouble into areas of blessing and hope. Trust in His ability to redeem and restore. The Importance of Seeking God Actively seeking God leads to His provision and peace. Prioritize your relationship with Him above all else. Symbolism of Abundance and Peace The imagery of flocks and herds in pastures symbolizes God's abundant provision. Reflect on how God provides for your needs. Faithfulness and Reward God's promises are for those who remain faithful and seek Him. Consider how faithfulness in your life leads to spiritual rewards. Hope in Restoration Even in times of trouble, God offers hope and restoration. Hold onto His promises during difficult times.(10) Sharon.--As elsewhere, the name appears in the Hebrew with the article--the Sharon, the rich plain stretching along the coast from Joppa to the foot of Carmel. The LXX., Josephus, and Strabo render it by the plain, or the woodland. (Comp. Isaiah 33:9; Isaiah 35:2.) The valley of Achor.--The name, traditionally connected with the sin of Achan (Joshua 7:24-26), belonged to a valley running into the plain of Jericho, and is here taken as the Eastern limit of the region bounded by the Sharon on the west. The whole district was to be as a "garden of the Lord" for the restored remnant. (Comp. the striking parallelism of Hosea 2:15.) Verse 10. - Sharon shall be a fold of flocks. "Sharon," instead of being "like a wilderness" (Isaiah 33:9), shall once more be "a place for flocks " - a rich pasture for the flocks and herds of the returned exiles. (On the position and fertility of Sharon, see the comment upon Isaiah 33:9.) The valley of Achor (see Joshua 7:24-26). The 'Emeq 'Akor was near Jericho. The two places seem to be selected on account of their position, one on the eastern, the other on the western border. My people that have sought me; or, inquired of me - the same verb as that used at the beginning of the chapter.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Sharonהַשָּׁרוֹן֙ (haš·šā·rō·wn) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8289: Sharon -- a plain on the Mediterranean Sea, perhaps also a region East of the Jordan will become וְהָיָ֤ה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a pasture לִנְוֵה־ (lin·wêh-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5116: Abode of shepherd or flocks, habitation for flocks, צֹ֔אן (ṣōn) Noun - common singular Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock and the Valley וְעֵ֥מֶק (wə·‘ê·meq) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6010: A vale of Achor עָכ֖וֹר (‘ā·ḵō·wr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5911: Achor -- 'disturbance', a valley on the border of Judah a resting place לְרֵ֣בֶץ (lə·rê·ḇeṣ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7258: (place of) lying down, resting place, dwelling place for the herds, בָּקָ֑ר (bā·qār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd for My people לְעַמִּ֖י (lə·‘am·mî) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock who אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that seek Me. דְּרָשֽׁוּנִי׃ (də·rā·šū·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural | first person common singular Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship Links Isaiah 65:10 NIVIsaiah 65:10 NLT Isaiah 65:10 ESV Isaiah 65:10 NASB Isaiah 65:10 KJV Isaiah 65:10 BibleApps.com Isaiah 65:10 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 65:10 Chinese Bible Isaiah 65:10 French Bible Isaiah 65:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 65:10 Sharon shall be a fold of flocks (Isa Isi Is) |
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