Isaiah 62:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I have placed guards on your walls, O Jerusalem, who will never be quiet day or night. You who pray to the LORD, don't stop speaking!

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is saying He has appointed people to constantly pray for Jerusalem, and He's calling on all who know Him to keep praying without stopping.

📚 Historical Context

Isaiah spoke these words during a time when Jerusalem had been destroyed and the Jewish people were in exile in Babylon. This chapter focuses on God's promise to restore Jerusalem and make it a praise in the earth. The 'watchmen' refers to intercessors and prophets who would continually pray for the city's restoration.

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