KJV ORIGINAL
To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
To whom he said, 'This is the place of rest where you can give rest to the weary; and this is the refreshing place'—but they would not listen.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is offering His people a place of rest and refreshment for those who are tired and worn out, but they refused to listen to Him.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah is speaking to the kingdom of Judah during a time of political turmoil and spiritual rebellion. God had been offering His people rest and peace through obedience to His ways, but the leaders and people consistently rejected His guidance. This verse comes in the context of God's judgment on those who mock His word and refuse His offer of spiritual rest.
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