Isaiah 3:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Tell the righteous that things will go well for them, because they will enjoy the good results of their actions.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising that those who live righteously will ultimately be blessed and enjoy the positive consequences of their good choices.

📚 Historical Context

Isaiah was prophesying during a time of moral decay and social injustice in Judah, around 740-700 BC. While he warned of coming judgment for the wicked, he also offered hope to those who remained faithful to God. This verse comes in the middle of Isaiah's description of Jerusalem's coming judgment, providing reassurance to the righteous remnant.

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