KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, I have carved your name on the palms of my hands; your walls are always in front of me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that He has permanently marked His people on His hands and never stops thinking about protecting them.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was speaking to the Israelites during their exile in Babylon, when they felt abandoned and forgotten by God. The image of carving names on palms was a practice of the time to remember loved ones or important matters. The 'walls' likely refer to Jerusalem's walls, which had been destroyed but were constantly on God's mind for rebuilding.
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