Isaiah 29:17

Is it not yet a very little while, and Lebanon shall be turned into a fruitful field, and the fruitful field shall be esteemed as a forest?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 29:17

BSB
In a very short time, will not Lebanon become an orchard, and the orchard seem like a forest?
AKJV
Is it not yet a very little while, and Lebanon shall be turned into a fruitful field, and the fruitful field shall be esteemed as a forest?
CPDV
In not more than a little while and a brief time, Lebanon will be turned into a fruitful field, and a fruitful field will be considered to be a forest.
ERV
Is it not yet a very little while, and Lebanon shall be turned into a fruitful field, and the fruitful field shall be counted for a forest?
NHEB
Isn't it yet a very little while, and Lebanon will be turned into a fruitful field, and the fruitful field will be regarded as a forest?
SMT
Is it not yet a very little and Lebanon turned back to Carmel, and Carmel shall be reckoned for a forest?

Commentary for Isaiah 29:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 29:17
Summary
Barren wilderness transforms into fertile abundance
Place
Lebanon
Event
Wasteland becomes productive
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Prophecy