KJV ORIGINAL
Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Your eyes will see the king in all his beauty, and you will look upon a land that stretches far into the distance.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse promises that God's people will one day see their true King in all His glory and witness the vast, beautiful kingdom He rules.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah spoke these words during a time when Judah was threatened by powerful enemies like Assyria, and the people longed for security and peace. The prophet was encouraging them that despite current troubles, God would ultimately establish His perfect kingdom. This prophecy looked forward to both the restoration after exile and the ultimate reign of the Messiah.
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