KJV ORIGINAL
But draw near hither, ye sons of the sorceress, the seed of the adulterer and the whore.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But come here, you children of a witch, you offspring of an unfaithful husband and a prostitute.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is calling out people who have turned away from Him, using harsh language to describe their spiritual unfaithfulness and the corrupt influences they've inherited.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was prophesying during a time when many Israelites had abandoned worship of God in favor of pagan religions, including witchcraft and temple prostitution. The prophet often used imagery of adultery and prostitution to describe Israel's unfaithfulness to their covenant relationship with God, comparing it to a marriage that had been broken.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save