Isaiah 32:3

"A man shall be as a hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the storm, as streams of water in a dry place, as the shade of a large rock in a weary land."

Key Reflection

Isaiah 32:3 paints a vivid picture of a wise ruler who provides shelter and sustenance to his people. In this verse, the wise man is described as a refuge from the harsh winds and storms, much like streams of water in a dry land or the shade of a large rock for weary travelers. This imagery underscores the idea that a just leader offers protection and resources, ensuring security and refreshment for those under his rule—paralleling God’s provision in times of need.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

And the eyes of them that see ... -The sense of this verse is, that there shall be, under the reign of this wise and pious prince, on the part of the prophets and teachers, a clear view of divine truth, and on the part of the people who hear, a disposition to hearken and to attend to it. The phrase ‘of them that see,’ refers probably to the prophets, as those who were called seers (see the notes atIsaiah 29:10;Isaiah 30:10; compare1 Samuel 9:9), or those who had visions (see the note atIsaiah 1:1) of the things that God would communicate to people.

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