KJV ORIGINAL
For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Because of his greedy sin, I was angry and struck him down. I withdrew from him and remained angry, yet he stubbornly continued following his own selfish desires.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is explaining that He punished people for their greed, but even after His discipline, they stubbornly kept pursuing their own selfish ways.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy during a time when Israel had repeatedly turned away from God to pursue wealth, idols, and self-centered living. The prophet is describing God's response to the nation's persistent greed and materialism, which had led them into spiritual exile and judgment.
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