KJV ORIGINAL
The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will enquire, enquire ye: return, come.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The guard answered, 'Morning is coming, but so is night. If you want to ask questions, go ahead and ask. Come back again.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The watchman is telling people that both good times and hard times are ahead, and if they want to know more, they should keep seeking answers and return to ask again.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy about Dumah (likely referring to Edom). Someone calls out to a watchman asking what time it is in the night, seeking hope about when their troubles will end. The watchman's cryptic response suggests that while relief may come, it will be temporary, and difficulties will return.
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