The Bible uses blooming for two things: what God makes grow, and how quickly a human life passes. Isaiah 35:1-2 and Hosea 14:5-6 promise that the desert and Israel will blossom, and Isaiah 40:8 answers the fading flower with the word of God that “will stand forever.” Aaron’s staff buds and flowers by the next day as a sign (Numbers 17:8), and several passages picture a person as a tree that stays green: planted by streams of water (Psalm 1:3),…
Continue reading with a subscription
Get unlimited access to all our premium content and exclusive features.
Enjoy unlimited access, cancel anytime.
Deja un comentario