KJV ORIGINAL
Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Leave, leave! Get out of there! Don't touch anything unclean. Get out from among them and be clean, you who carry the Lord's sacred objects.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is calling His people to separate themselves from impurity and be holy, especially those who serve Him in sacred duties.
📚 Historical Context
This verse was written during Israel's Babylonian exile, when God's people were living among pagan nations with different religious practices. The 'vessels of the LORD' refers to the sacred temple items that would be carried back to Jerusalem when the exiles returned. Isaiah is prophesying about their future return from captivity and the need for spiritual purity during this restoration.
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