KJV ORIGINAL
Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Who has believed what we've told them? And to whom has the LORD shown his power?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing frustration that so few people have believed their message about God's power and plan.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Isaiah was prophesying to the nation of Judah during a time of moral and spiritual decline, warning of impending judgment from Assyria and Babylon. This verse opens the famous Servant Song, which foretells a suffering servant who would bear the sins of many, reflecting the people's general unbelief in God's messages. It highlights the mystery and hidden nature of God's redemptive plan in the face of human skepticism.
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