KJV ORIGINAL
For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
For the day of punishment is in my heart, and the time to rescue my people has arrived.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is declaring that the time has come for Him to punish evil and deliver His people.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from a dramatic passage where God appears as a warrior returning from battle, with His clothes stained red from judgment. Isaiah was prophesying during a time when God's people faced oppression and wondered if God would ever act on their behalf. The imagery speaks to God's dual nature - bringing justice against wickedness while simultaneously rescuing those who belong to Him.
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