KJV ORIGINAL
But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee: and, We will ride upon the swift; therefore shall they that pursue you be swift.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But you said, 'No! We will escape on horses!' So you will indeed have to flee. You said, 'We will ride on fast horses!' So those chasing you will be even faster.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is warning that those who trust in their own strength and speed to escape trouble will find their enemies are even stronger and faster.
📚 Historical Context
This was spoken during a time when the kingdom of Judah was facing the threat of Assyrian invasion. Instead of trusting in God for protection, the people were looking to Egypt for military help, including their famous cavalry and swift horses. Isaiah was warning them that relying on human military might instead of God would ultimately fail.
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