KJV ORIGINAL
And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You'll roll up the heavens and earth like an old outfit you're done wearing, and swap them out for something new — but you stay exactly the same, and your life never runs out.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Everything around us changes and fades, but God remains constant forever.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Epistle to the Hebrews was written by an unknown author, likely a Pauline associate, to Jewish Christians in the late first century CE. It was written to encourage these believers who were facing persecution and tempted to abandon their faith, emphasizing Christ's superiority over the old covenant.
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