Isaiah 33:9 · KJV

"The earth mourneth and languisheth: Lebanon is ashamed and hewn down: Sharon is like a wilderness; and Bashan and Carmel shake off their fruits."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁷Behold, their valiant ones shall cry without: the ambassadors of peace shall weep bitterly.

⁸The highways lie waste, the wayfaring man ceaseth: he hath broken the covenant, he hath despised the cities, he regardeth no man.

⁹The earth mourneth and languisheth: Lebanon is ashamed and hewn down: Sharon is like a wilderness; and Bashan and Carmel shake off their fruits.

¹⁰Now will I rise, saith the LORD; now will I be exalted; now will I lift up myself.

¹¹Ye shall conceive chaff, ye shall bring forth stubble: your breath, as fire, shall devour you.

How do you respond to the suffering around you?

What does the state of nature tell you about spiritual health?

When have you felt the weight of mourning in your life?

grief

Acknowledge the pain of loss in your life and seek ways to bring healing to yourself and others.

environment

Consider how your actions impact the environment and take steps to care for creation.

Lebanon(Lebanon today)

A mountainous region known for its cedar trees and beauty, significant in ancient trade and culture.

Sharon(Sharon Plain, Israel today)

A fertile plain known for its beauty and agricultural productivity, often mentioned in biblical texts.

Bashan(Golan Heights, Israel today)

A region known for its rich pastures and cattle, often associated with strength and abundance.

Carmel(Mount Carmel, Israel today)

A coastal mountain range known for its lush vegetation and historical significance in biblical events.

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