KJV ORIGINAL
Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Therefore, listen to the word of the LORD, you mocking rulers who govern this people in Jerusalem.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is calling out the arrogant leaders of Jerusalem to pay attention to His message because they've been dismissive and contemptuous of Him.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was prophesying during a time when Jerusalem's political and religious leaders had become corrupt and prideful, often mocking God's prophets and making alliances with foreign nations instead of trusting in God. These leaders were likely the wealthy elite who controlled the city and treated God's warnings with scorn and ridicule.
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