KJV ORIGINAL
And there is none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee: for thou hast hid thy face from us, and hast consumed us, because of our iniquities.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
No one calls on your name or makes an effort to reach out and connect with you. You have turned your face away from us and allowed us to waste away because of our sins.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is lamenting that people have stopped seeking God, and God has withdrawn His presence because of their sins.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prayer during a time when Israel had experienced God's judgment through exile and destruction. The people had turned away from God through idolatry and injustice, leading to the Babylonian captivity. Isaiah is acknowledging the spiritual deadness of the nation and God's righteous response to their unfaithfulness.
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