Isaiah 65:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth, and the old ones will not be remembered or even come to mind.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising to create a completely new and perfect world where the troubles and pain of the old world will be completely forgotten.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Isaiah, the prophet is addressing the people of Judah during a time of impending judgment and exile, particularly under the threat of the Babylonian empire in the 6th century BC. This verse is part of a larger prophecy about God's ultimate restoration and renewal for His people, promising a fresh start that erases the memory of past sufferings. It reflects the hope offered to Israel amidst their unfaithfulness and impending captivity.

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When I look up at your heavens, created by your hands, at the moon and stars that you put in place;

Hebrews 1:10

And you, Lord, you're the one who built the foundation of the earth from the very beginning, and the heavens? Those are literally the work of your hands.

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