KJV ORIGINAL
Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Strengthen the weak hands, and make the shaky knees steady.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling people to encourage and support those who are weak, tired, or struggling.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah prophesied to the people of Judah in the 8th century BC during a period of political turmoil and threats from the Assyrian empire, warning of judgment but also promising restoration. This verse appears in a chapter that depicts a future transformation of the desert into a fertile land, symbolizing God's deliverance for the exiles. It was meant to rally and encourage the weary Israelites who were facing physical and spiritual exhaustion amid impending hardship.
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