In Isaiah 35, the 'excellency of Carmel' is promised to be given to which location as a sign of restoration?
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Correct answer: The desert and parched land
Isaiah prophesies that the desert will bloom and be given the glory of Lebanon and the 'excellency of Carmel and Sharon.' This imagery conveys a complete transformation from barrenness to abundance.
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