Isaiah 15:6 · KJV
"For the waters of Nimrim shall be desolate: for the hay is withered away, the grass faileth, there is no green thing."
King James Version
What does Isaiah 15:6 mean? →Passage Context
4And Heshbon shall cry, and Elealeh: their voice shall be heard even unto Jahaz: therefore the armed soldiers of Moab shall cry out; his life shall be grievous unto him.
5My heart shall cry out for Moab; his fugitives shall flee unto Zoar, an heifer of three years old: for by the mounting up of Luhith with weeping shall they go it up; for in the way of Horonaim they shall raise up a cry of destruction.
6For the waters of Nimrim shall be desolate: for the hay is withered away, the grass faileth, there is no green thing.
7Therefore the abundance they have gotten, and that which they have laid up, shall they carry away to the brook of the willows.
8For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the howling thereof unto Eglaim, and the howling thereof unto Beer-elim.
Reflection Questions
1
What areas of your life feel desolate or unproductive?
2
How do you respond to seasons of spiritual dryness?
3
When have you seen renewal after a period of desolation?
Life Application
spirituality
Reflect on areas in your life that need renewal and seek God’s guidance for restoration. Engage in practices that nurture your spiritual growth.
nature
Consider how the natural world reflects spiritual truths; take time to appreciate and care for your environment.
Places in This Verse
Nimrim
Nimrim was a region in Moab known for its waters, which were now described as desolate. Its desolation symbolizes the broader consequences of sin and judgment.
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