KJV ORIGINAL
But I know thy abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy rage against me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But I know where you live, when you leave and when you return, and how angry you are with me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling the Assyrian king that He sees and knows everything about him - where he goes, what he does, and even his inner rage.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's message through the prophet Isaiah to King Hezekiah about the Assyrian king Sennacherib, who was threatening to destroy Jerusalem around 701 BC. The Assyrians had already conquered much of the region and were known for their brutal military tactics. God is demonstrating His complete knowledge and sovereignty over even the most powerful earthly rulers.
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