KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, I have made him a witness to the nations, a leader and commander for the people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is declaring that He has appointed someone to be both a testimony of His truth and a leader for all people.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy about God's covenant with David and points to a future leader who would fulfill David's role. In the immediate context, it refers to David as God's witness to the nations, but many scholars see this as ultimately pointing to the Messiah who would come from David's line. The passage emphasizes God's promise to extend His covenant beyond Israel to all peoples.
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