Isaiah 6:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then said I, Lord, how long? And he answered, Until the cities be wasted without inhabitant, and the houses without man, and the land be utterly desolate,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then I asked, 'Lord, how long will this last?' And he answered, 'Until the cities are destroyed with no one living in them, and the houses are empty with no people, and the land is completely ruined,'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Isaiah is asking God how long the judgment will continue, and God tells him it will last until the land is completely devastated and empty.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes after God commissioned Isaiah to preach to a people who would not listen or understand. Isaiah had just learned that his ministry would involve proclaiming judgment to a rebellious nation. The prophecy refers to the coming destruction and exile that would befall Israel and Judah because of their persistent disobedience to God.

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