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Isaiah 8:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD spake also unto me again, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

The LORD spoke to me again, saying,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is introducing another message that God gave him directly.

📚 Historical Context

During the reign of King Ahaz in Judah around the 8th century BC, the prophet Isaiah was actively delivering God's messages amid threats from neighboring nations like Israel and Syria. This verse is part of a larger prophetic section where God warns the people of Judah about the dangers of turning away from Him, particularly in the context of the impending Assyrian invasion. Isaiah's role was to call the nation back to faithfulness, emphasizing God's sovereignty over political alliances.

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