KJV ORIGINAL
Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The children of Israel and the children of Judah were oppressed together: and all that took them captives held them fast; they refused to let them go.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is what the LORD who rules over everything says: The people of Israel and Judah have been completely crushed together. Everyone who captured them is holding on tight — they straight up refuse to let them go.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When you're stuck and those holding you back won't budge, God sees it all and has something to say about it.
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