KJV ORIGINAL
None shall be weary nor stumble among them; none shall slumber nor sleep; neither shall the girdle of their loins be loosed, nor the latchet of their shoes be broken:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
None of them will get tired or trip and fall; none will doze off or fall asleep; their belts won't come loose, and their sandal straps won't break.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is describing a perfectly disciplined and prepared army that won't fail in any way - they're completely ready for battle.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah is prophesying about foreign armies that God will use to judge Israel for their disobedience. This verse describes the unstoppable nature of these invading forces, likely referring to the Assyrian or Babylonian armies. The imagery emphasizes military readiness and discipline - soldiers whose equipment stays intact and who remain alert and strong.
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