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“A man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.” Isaiah 32:2 .

Divine protection and refuge depicted through biblical imagery. The paragraph is a biblical prophecy utilizing metaphorical imagery of shelter and water.

“When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.” Isaiah 41:17 .

God's responsiveness to the cry of the needy and thirsty. The paragraph is a direct biblical quotation promising divine hearing and sustenance.

“Thus saith the Lord that made thee”: “I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour My Spirit upon thy seed, and My blessing upon thine offspring.” Isaiah 44:2, 3 .

Promise of spiritual refreshment and blessing upon descendants. The text consists of scriptural promises regarding spiritual outpouring.

“Look unto Me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth.” Isaiah 45:22 .

Universal call to turn to God for salvation. The paragraph is a brief biblical invitation to salvation.

“Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.” “He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed.” Matthew 8:17 ; Isaiah 53:5 .

Messianic fulfillment concerning bearing human infirmities and providing spiritual healing. The text consists of direct scriptural quotations regarding atonement and healing.