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Isaiah 34:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look it up in the LORD's book and read it for yourself: not one of these creatures will be missing, and each will have its partner. For God's own mouth has commanded it, and His Spirit has brought them together.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling people to verify His promises in Scripture, assuring them that every detail He has spoken will come to pass exactly as written.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes at the end of Isaiah's prophecy about God's judgment on the nations, particularly Edom. Isaiah is referring to the desolate creatures that will inhabit the ruined land, emphasizing that even these details of judgment are precisely recorded in God's written word. The prophet is encouraging people to search the Scriptures to confirm that God's prophecies are reliable and will be fulfilled completely.

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