What is the context?
Those whose strength is in God set their hearts on pilgrimage. The valley on the way becomes a place of springs and rain.
The movement goes toward appearing before God in Zion. The blessing includes the journey and its dependence, rather than pretending there is no dry or difficult ground.
The image encourages trust through the passage toward worship. It is not a guarantee that every journey becomes physically easy or every suffering person feels steadily stronger.
How is this passage commonly understood?
Wesley describes a dry valley and wells supplied with rain. The USCCB note calls Baca obscure and offers a different reading of strength to strength through passing the walls. The precise route should not be treated as established geography.
What is our position?
We don't have a position on this passage yet. When our study reaches a conclusion the text supports, it will appear here.
Where can I study this further?
No deeper study linked yet.