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Transformation of the Land Isaiah 55:12 ,  13 Excerpt That this transformation of the vegetation of the desert is not to be taken literally, any more than in  Isa. 41:17–20 , is evident from the shouting of the mountains, and the clapping of hands on the part of the trees. On the other hand, however, the prophet says something more than that Israel will return home with such feelings of joy as will cause everything to appear transformed.  More Keil, Carl Friedrich, and Franz Delitzsch.  Commentary on the Old Testament . Vol. 7. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1996. Print.

Transformation of the Land Isaiah 55:12 , Isa 55:13 Isa. 55:12 , Isa. 55:13 . The true point of comparison, however, is the energy with which the word is realized. Assuredly and irresistibly will the word of redemption be fulfilled. vv. Isa. 55:12 , Isa. 55:13 . “For ye will go out with joy, and be led forth in peace: the mountains and the hills will break out before you into shouting, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Instead of the thorn will cypresses shoot up, and instead of the fleabane will myrtles shoot up: and it will be to Jehovah for a name, for an everlasting memorial that will not be swept away.” “With joy,” i.e. , without the hurry of fear ( Isa. 52:12 ); “in peace,” i.e. , without having to fight their way through or flee. The idea of the sufferer falls back in הוּבַל behind that of a festal procession ( Ps. 45:15 , Ps. 45:16 ). In applying the term kaph (hand) to the trees, the prophet had in his mind their kippōth, or branches. The psalmist...

Transformation of the Land Isaiah 55:12 ,  13 Excerpt That this transformation of the vegetation of the desert is not to be taken literally, any more than in  Isa. 41:17–20 , is evident from the shouting of the mountains, and the clapping of hands on the part of the trees. On the other hand, however, the prophet says something more than that Israel will return home with such feelings of joy as will cause everything to appear transformed.  More Keil, Carl Friedrich, and Franz Delitzsch.  Commentary on the Old Testament . Vol. 7. Peabody, MA: 

Transformation of the Land Isaiah 55:12 - 13 Excerpt That this transformation of the vegetation of the desert is not to be taken literally, any more than in  Isa. 41:17–20 , is evident from the shouting of the mountains, and the clapping of hands on the part of the trees. On the other hand, however, the prophet says something more than that Israel will return home with such feelings of joy as will cause everything to appear transformed. More Keil, Carl Friedrich, and Franz Delitzsch.  Commentary on the Old Testament . Vol. 7. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1996. Print .

Transformation of the Land Isaiah 55:12 That this transformation of the vegetation of the desert is not to be taken literally, any more than in Isa. 41:17–20 , is evident from the shouting of the mountains, and the clapping of hands on the part of the trees. On the other hand, however, the prophet says something more than that Israel will return home with such feelings of joy as will cause everything to appear transformed. Keil, Carl Friedrich, and Franz Delitzsch. Commentary on the Old Testament . Vol. 7 . Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1996. Print.

Transformation of the Land Isaiah 55:12 Excerpt ‎ That this transformation of the vegetation of the desert is not to be taken literally, any more than in Isa. 41:17–20 , is evident from the shouting of the mountains, and the clapping of hands on the part of the trees. On the other hand, however, the prophet says something more than that Israel will return home with such feelings of joy as will cause everything to appear transformed. Keil, Carl Friedrich, and Franz Delitzsch. Commentary on the Old Testament . Vol. 7 . Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1996. Print.