KJV ORIGINAL
And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Your descendants will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore foundations that have been broken for many generations. You will be known as the one who repairs what is broken and restores the roads where people can live safely.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God promises that His people will rebuild and restore what has been broken and ruined, becoming known as healers and restorers in their communities.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's message about true fasting and worship, where God calls His people to care for the oppressed and needy. It was written during a time when Jerusalem and the temple lay in ruins, and the people were either in exile or had returned to find their homeland devastated.
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