KJV ORIGINAL
Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Learn to do what is right; seek justice, help those who are being mistreated, defend orphans, and stand up for widows.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is calling his people to actively pursue justice and help those who are vulnerable and powerless in society.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was speaking to the kingdom of Judah around 740-680 BC, during a time when the wealthy and powerful were exploiting the poor and defenseless. The society had become corrupt, with judges taking bribes and ignoring the needs of orphans and widows who had no legal protectors. God was calling his people back to the values of justice and compassion that were central to their covenant relationship with him.
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