KJV ORIGINAL
The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is the prophecy about Babylon that Isaiah, son of Amoz, received in a vision.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces Isaiah's prophetic message about God's judgment coming upon the powerful nation of Babylon.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah prophesied during the 8th century BC when Babylon was rising as a dominant world power. Though Babylon wouldn't fully conquer Judah until over a century later, Isaiah received this vision of their eventual downfall as part of God's sovereign plan. The term 'burden' was commonly used for weighty prophetic messages, often concerning judgment.
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