KJV ORIGINAL
Their roaring shall be like a lion, they shall roar like young lions: yea, they shall roar, and lay hold of the prey, and shall carry it away safe, and none shall deliver it.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Their roaring will be like a lion's roar, and they will roar like young lions. Yes, they will roar and grab their prey, carrying it away safely where no one can rescue it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes enemies who will be as fierce and unstoppable as lions when they attack and capture their prey.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy about God's judgment on Israel through foreign invaders, likely the Assyrians. Isaiah is describing how these enemy armies will be like fierce lions - powerful, terrifying, and impossible to escape from. The imagery would have been particularly vivid to Isaiah's audience, who were familiar with lions in their region.
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