KJV ORIGINAL
Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Set apart the LORD of hosts as holy; let Him be the one you fear, and let Him be the one who fills you with awe.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that God alone should be the one we revere and fear above all others.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah spoke these words during a time when the kingdom of Judah was facing threats from neighboring nations, particularly Syria and Israel who had formed an alliance against them. The people were tempted to fear their human enemies and seek help from other nations rather than trusting in God. Isaiah was reminding them that their reverence and fear should be directed toward God alone, not toward earthly powers.
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