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Isaiah 62:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But they that have gathered it shall eat it, and praise the LORD; and they that have brought it together shall drink it in the courts of my holiness.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But those who have harvested the grain will eat it themselves and praise the LORD; and those who have gathered the grapes will drink the wine in my holy courts.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising that His people will finally enjoy the fruits of their own labor and worship Him freely in His holy place.

📚 Historical Context

Isaiah was a prophet in the 8th century BC who spoke to the people of Judah during a time of moral decline and impending exile, warning of judgment but also promising God's restoration. In Isaiah 62, the focus is on the future glory of Jerusalem, where the nation would experience abundance and peace after their suffering. This verse highlights the idea of enjoying harvested crops and drinking wine in the temple courts as a symbol of God's blessing and renewed worship following exile.

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