KJV ORIGINAL
The city of confusion is broken down: every house is shut up, that no man may come in.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The chaotic city lies in ruins: every house is locked up tight, and no one can enter.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes a city completely destroyed and abandoned, where homes are sealed shut and life has come to a standstill.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah 24 is part of the 'Isaiah Apocalypse' (chapters 24-27), describing God's judgment on the entire earth, not just Israel or specific nations. This prophetic vision depicts a future time when God will judge all earthly powers and bring devastation to human civilization that has rebelled against Him.
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