Isaiah 27:11

"For the fortified city is solitary, a habitation deserted and forsaken, like the wilderness. The calf will feed there, and there he will lie down, and consume its branches."

Key Reflection

This verse paints a picture of desolation and transformation. Once strong and fortified, the city is now left empty and uncultivated, like a wilderness. Yet, amidst this barrenness, life unexpectedly springs forth as a calf finds shelter, lying down to graze, symbolizing God's unexpected presence and provision even in seemingly hopeless situations.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

When the boughs thereof are withered -This is a further description of the desolation which would come upon Babylon. The idea is, that Babylon would be forsaken until the trees should grow and decay, and the branches should fall to be collected for burning. That is, the desolation should be entire, undisturbed, and long continued The idea of the desolation is, therefore, in this verse carried forward, and a new circumstance is introduced to make it more graphic and striking. Lowth, however, supposes that this refers to the vineyard, and to the fact that the vine-twigs are collected in the East from the scarcity of fuel for burning.

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