KJV ORIGINAL
For thus hath the LORD said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is what the LORD told me: 'Go and place a guard on watch, and let him report everything he sees.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is instructing Isaiah to set up a watchman who will observe and report what's happening, preparing for an important revelation or warning.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy about the fall of Babylon, written during a time when the Babylonian Empire was a dominant world power. Isaiah was receiving visions from God about future events, including Babylon's eventual destruction. The 'watchman' was a common military practice where guards would be posted on walls or towers to watch for approaching armies or messengers.
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