KJV ORIGINAL
To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Who will you compare me to, or who could possibly be my equal? asks the Holy One.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is asking who could possibly be compared to Him or considered His equal, emphasizing His absolute uniqueness and supremacy.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecies of comfort to the Jewish people during their exile in Babylon (6th century BC). God is contrasting Himself with the powerless idols and false gods that the Babylonians worshiped, reminding His people that no created thing can compare to their Creator.
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