KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, my servant will act wisely and succeed. He will be lifted up, praised, and placed in the highest position.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is announcing that His chosen servant will be wise, successful, and ultimately honored above all others.
📚 Historical Context
This verse begins one of Isaiah's famous 'Servant Songs' written during Israel's exile in Babylon (around 540 BC). The prophet is speaking about a future servant of God who will accomplish God's purposes through wisdom rather than force. Many scholars see this as the beginning of a passage that describes both Israel's calling and points forward to the Messiah.
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