Isaiah 32:18

18 My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.

Isaiah 32:18 in Other Translations

KJV
18 And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;
ESV
18 My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.
NLT
18 My people will live in safety, quietly at home. They will be at rest.
MSG
18 My people will live in a peaceful neighborhood - in safe houses, in quiet gardens.
CSB
18 Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, and in safe and restful dwellings.

Isaiah 32:18 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 32:18

And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation
Jews and Gentiles, and all the saints, shall dwell in peace and love one with another, and shall be free from all the outrages and persecutions of the enemy; which, when these happy times of the pouring forth of the Spirit and of the spiritual reign of Christ come, will be no more: and in sure dwellings;
where they may dwell safely and confidently, secure from all enemies, in no fear of them, and free from all hurt and danger by them: and in quiet resting places;
where they may sleep and rest quietly, and none to disturb them, and make them afraid: and though all this may be understood of their private houses and habitations, yet may well enough be applied to the several Christian communities and churches to which they belong; where they shall enjoy much spiritual prosperity and safety, great peace and quietness, comfort and rest, under the ministry of the word, and administration of ordinances.

Isaiah 32:18 In-Context

16 The LORD’s justice will dwell in the desert, his righteousness live in the fertile field.
17 The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.
18 My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.
19 Though hail flattens the forest and the city is leveled completely,
20 how blessed you will be, sowing your seed by every stream, and letting your cattle and donkeys range free.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Isaiah 2:4
  • 2. S Isaiah 26:1; Isaiah 33:20; Isaiah 37:33; Isaiah 65:21; Isaiah 66:14; Amos 9:14
  • 3. S Joshua 1:13; S Job 11:18; Hosea 2:18-23
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