KJV ORIGINAL
For Isaiah had said, Let them take a lump of figs, and lay it for a plaister upon the boil, and he shall recover.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Isaiah had said, 'Take a lump of figs and put it like a bandage on the boil, and he will get better.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The prophet Isaiah prescribed a simple fig remedy to help heal King Hezekiah's painful boil.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to the healing of King Hezekiah of Judah around 701 BC, when he was suffering from a life-threatening boil or infected sore. Isaiah combined prayer and faith with practical medicine, using figs which were commonly known in ancient times for their healing properties. This shows that God often works through natural remedies alongside miraculous intervention.
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