• This word is the symbol of the Jewish church when they had forsaken God (Isaiah 40:3 ). Nations destitute of the knowledge of God are called a "wilderness" (32:15, Midbar ). It is a symbol of temptation, solitude, and persecution ( Isaiah 27:10 , Midbar_; 33:9, _arabah ).

    Copyright StatementThese dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

    Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. Entry for 'Desert'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/d/desert.html. 1897.