KJV ORIGINAL
They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They will not harm or destroy anything in all my holy mountain, because the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the LORD, just as water covers the sea.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising a future time when there will be no violence or destruction because everyone on earth will know Him completely.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was prophesying during a time of political turmoil and violence in Israel and Judah (8th century BC). This verse concludes his famous passage about the coming Messiah and the peaceful kingdom He will establish. The 'holy mountain' refers to Mount Zion in Jerusalem, which represented God's presence and rule.
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