Isaiah 31:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Turn ye unto him from whom the children of Israel have deeply revolted.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Return to the one from whom the people of Israel have turned away so completely.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is calling His people to come back to Him after they have wandered far from His ways.

📚 Historical Context

Isaiah was prophesying during a time when Israel was making political alliances with Egypt instead of trusting in God for protection from Assyria. The people had 'deeply revolted' by turning to foreign gods and relying on human strength rather than divine power. This call to return comes in the context of God's judgment on those who trust in earthly powers rather than in Him.

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