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Isaiah 33:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with judgment and righteousness.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The LORD is lifted up high, for he lives in the highest place: he has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is supreme and exalted above all, and he fills his people with justice and what is right.

📚 Historical Context

Isaiah was a prophet in Judah during the 8th century BC, a time when the Assyrian Empire posed a significant threat to the nation and its capital. In this chapter, Isaiah delivers a message of judgment against Assyria while assuring the people of Judah that God would protect and restore Zion, symbolizing Jerusalem, with His justice and righteousness. The verse emphasizes God's sovereign rule from on high, contrasting human instability with divine order amid political turmoil.

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