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Isaiah 62:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The LORD has made a solemn promise by his right hand and by his mighty arm, saying, 'I will never again let your enemies take the grain you've grown to feed themselves, and foreigners will not drink the wine you've worked so hard to make.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is making a sacred promise that He will protect His people's hard work and harvests from being stolen by their enemies.

📚 Historical Context

Isaiah was prophesying during a time when Israel faced constant threats from surrounding nations who would invade and plunder their crops and resources. In ancient times, losing one's harvest to enemies meant starvation and economic devastation. God is promising future restoration and protection for Jerusalem and His people.

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The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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