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Isaiah 42:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And I will guide the blind along roads they've never traveled; I will lead them on paths they've never known. I will turn their darkness into light and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do for them, and I will never abandon them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising to guide and help those who cannot see their way forward, turning their confusion into clarity and never leaving them alone.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy about God's servant who would bring justice and hope to the nations. Written during a time when Israel faced uncertainty and potential exile, Isaiah was reassuring the people that God would guide them through unknown and difficult circumstances. The 'blind' likely refers both to those who were physically blind and to people who were spiritually lost or confused about their future.

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