Isaiah 43:20 Meaning
The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen.
Context Explained
18Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.
19Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
20The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen.
21This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.
22But thou hast not called upon me, O Jacob; but thou hast been weary of me, O Israel.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Psalm 104:10-13
Both passages speak of God's provision in nature.
John 7:37-38
Jesus offers living water, paralleling God's provision in the wilderness.
Revelation 21:6
Both verses highlight God's promise to provide for His people.
Source: Isaiah 43:20