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Isaiah 40:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all people will see it together, because the LORD himself has promised this.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising that His glory and greatness will be made visible to everyone on earth at the same time.

📚 Historical Context

Isaiah 40:5 is part of a prophetic message in the Book of Isaiah, written during a period of impending judgment and exile for the nation of Israel under Babylonian rule. The prophet offers words of comfort to a weary people, promising that God's glory would be unveiled for all to see, which historically pointed to the eventual return from exile and restoration. This verse also connects to the broader biblical narrative, foreshadowing the revelation of God's glory through Jesus Christ, as referenced in the New Testament.

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