I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.
I have not spoken in secret or hidden in some dark corner of the earth. I did not tell the descendants of Jacob to seek me for nothing. I, the LORD, speak what is right and declare things that are true.
God is saying He has always been open and honest with His people, never hiding His truth or leading them on a meaningless search.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy about Cyrus the Persian king, whom God would use to deliver Israel from Babylonian exile. God is contrasting His clear, public revelations with the secretive, deceptive practices of pagan gods and their oracles. Unlike false gods who spoke through hidden mysteries, God had openly revealed His plans and character to His people throughout their history.
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