Isaiah 35:9

No lion shall be there, nor [any] ravenous beast shall go up thereon, it shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk [there]:

No lion {H738} shall be there, nor any ravenous {H6530} beast {H2416} shall go up {H5927} thereon, it shall not be found {H4672} there; but the redeemed {H1350} shall walk {H1980} there:

No lion or other beast of prey will be there, traveling on it. They will not be found there, but the redeemed will go there.

No lion will be there, and no vicious beast will go up on it. Such will not be found there, but the redeemed will walk upon it.

No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast go up thereon; they shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk there:

Isaiah 35:9 is a powerful verse from a chapter often referred to as a "little paradise lost and regained." It vividly describes the safety and security of the "Way of Holiness," a path prepared by God for His people.

Context of Isaiah 35:9

Chapter 35 of Isaiah is a glorious prophecy of future restoration and blessing, contrasting sharply with the desolation described in chapter 34. It paints a picture of a transformed wilderness, where deserts bloom (Isaiah 35:1-2) and the blind see, the deaf hear, and the lame leap (Isaiah 35:5-6). Verse 8 introduces "an highway" or "a way" called "The way of holiness," and verse 9 continues to elaborate on the unparalleled safety of this divine path. This vision speaks not only to the return from Babylonian exile but also points forward to the spiritual redemption found in Christ and the ultimate new creation.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Protection and Security: The repeated assurance, "No lion shall be there, nor [any] ravenous beast shall go up thereon, it shall not be found there," emphasizes God's absolute guarantee of safety for those on His path. Lions and ravenous beasts represent not only physical danger but also spiritual adversaries and oppressive forces.
  • The Way of Holiness: This verse is intrinsically linked to the "highway" mentioned in Isaiah 35:8. It signifies a path made pure and safe by God Himself, reserved for those who are holy or who are being made holy.
  • The Redeemed Shall Walk There: The focus shifts from what is absent (danger) to who is present (the redeemed). This highlights God's redemptive work, making a way for those He has delivered to return to Him in safety and joy. This speaks to the ultimate journey of God's people.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "redeemed" is ga'ul (גָּאוּל), which carries the rich theological concept of being bought back or delivered, often by a kinsman-redeemer. It speaks to a powerful act of intervention and liberation. The absence of "ravenous beast" (חָרָב, charav) further emphasizes the complete removal of all threats and dangers from this consecrated path.

Related Scriptures

  • The concept of God's protection is echoed in Psalm 91, which speaks of dwelling in the secret place of the Most High.
  • The idea of a safe path for God's people also resonates with the description of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21, where "nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false."
  • The ultimate redemption is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who stated, "I am the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6), providing the true and only way of holiness to God.

Practical Application

Isaiah 35:9 offers profound comfort and hope. For believers today, this verse assures us that as we walk in God's "way of holiness" – living according to His Word and trusting in Christ – we are under His divine protection. Though we may face spiritual adversaries (like a roaring lion, as described in 1 Peter 5:8), God promises that on His path, these dangers will not ultimately prevail. It encourages us to pursue a life of purity and trust, knowing that our journey with God is secure, leading ultimately to our eternal home with Him where all threats are forever banished.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Isaiah 62:12

    And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the LORD: and thou shalt be called, Sought out, A city not forsaken.

  • Psalms 107:2

    Let the redeemed of the LORD say [so], whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;

  • Isaiah 63:4

    For the day of vengeance [is] in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come.

  • Isaiah 30:6

    The burden of the beasts of the south: into the land of trouble and anguish, from whence [come] the young and old lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they will carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures upon the bunches of camels, to a people [that] shall not profit [them].

  • Isaiah 65:25

    The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust [shall be] the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.

  • Leviticus 26:6

    And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make [you] afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land.

  • Hosea 2:18

    And in that day will I make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven, and [with] the creeping things of the ground: and I will break the bow and the sword and the battle out of the earth, and will make them to lie down safely.

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