KJV ORIGINAL
Woe unto them that decree unrighteous decrees, and that write grievousness which they have prescribed;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
How terrible it will be for those who make unfair laws and write down harsh rules that they have ordered!
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is pronouncing judgment on leaders who create unjust laws and write oppressive regulations that harm people.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was prophesying during a time when corrupt officials in Israel and Judah were exploiting the poor and vulnerable through unjust legal systems. These leaders were using their positions to create laws that benefited themselves while oppressing others, particularly widows, orphans, and the poor.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save