KJV ORIGINAL
For my sword shall be bathed in heaven: behold, it shall come down upon Idumea, and upon the people of my curse, to judgment.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
For my sword will be prepared in heaven: look, it will come down on Edom and on the people I have condemned, to bring judgment.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is declaring that He will bring divine judgment down from heaven on His enemies, specifically the nation of Edom.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was spoken against Edom (called Idumea here), a nation descended from Esau that was often hostile to Israel. The Edomites had a long history of conflict with God's people, refusing them passage during the exodus and later rejoicing when Jerusalem was destroyed. This judgment oracle was likely given during a time when Edom was particularly oppressive toward Israel.
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