KJV ORIGINAL
That saith to the deep, Be dry, and I will dry up thy rivers:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He says to the deep waters, 'Become dry,' and I will dry up your rivers.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is declaring His absolute power over nature - He can command even the deepest waters and flowing rivers to dry up completely.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy about Cyrus of Persia, who would conquer Babylon and allow the Jewish exiles to return home. The reference to drying up waters likely alludes to Cyrus's military strategy of diverting the Euphrates River to capture Babylon, which was protected by waterways.
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