KJV ORIGINAL
And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the day time from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And there will be a shelter that gives shade during the hot day, and serves as a safe place of protection from storms and rain.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising to provide a safe shelter and protection from all kinds of trouble and danger.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy about the restoration of Jerusalem after judgment. The 'tabernacle' or shelter refers to God's protective presence returning to His people, similar to how He protected the Israelites in the wilderness with the cloud by day and fire by night. Isaiah is describing the future glory and safety that God's people will experience when He restores them.
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