Isaiah 33:9
“The earth mourneth and languisheth: Lebanon is ashamed and hewn down: Sharon is like a wilderness; and Bashan and Carmel shake off their fruits.”

What does Isaiah 33:9 mean?
Isaiah 33:9 (KJV) states, "The earth mourneth and languisheth: Lebanon is ashamed and hewn down: Sharon is like a wilderness; and Bashan and Carmel shake off their fruits." This verse is part of the larger prophecy of Isaiah, who was an Old Testament prophet in the Bible. It is…
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Isaiah 33:9 holds a deep and resonant warning that speaks to our relationship with creation and the consequences of human action. The verse states, "The earth mourneth and languisheth: Lebanon is ashamed and hewn down: Sharon is like a wilderness; and Bashan and Carmel shake off…
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O Creator of Heaven and Earth, In the stillness of this sacred hour, I approach You with a heart weighed down by the sorrows and groanings of this world. I turn my gaze to Isaiah 33:9, where it is written, "The earth mourneth and languisheth: Lebanon is ashamed and hewn down…
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