KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look! The Lord God will come with mighty power, and his strong arm will rule for him. Look! He brings his reward with him, and his payment goes before him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising to come with great power and authority, bringing both rewards for the faithful and consequences for actions.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the beginning of Isaiah's messages of comfort to the Jewish people during their exile in Babylon (around 586-538 BC). After years of warnings about judgment, Isaiah shifts to prophecies of hope and restoration. The people needed reassurance that God would powerfully intervene to bring them home and establish his kingdom.
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