KJV ORIGINAL
He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He will not shout or raise his voice, and no one will hear him yelling in the streets.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes someone who will work quietly and humbly, without making a loud public show of himself.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Isaiah, written during the 8th century BC in ancient Judah, the prophet describes a Servant chosen by God to bring justice and restoration to Israel amid threats of exile and oppression. This verse portrays the Servant's humble and quiet approach, contrasting with the loud and aggressive ways of surrounding nations' leaders. It fits into the larger prophetic narrative of God's redemptive plan through a gentle figure.
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