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Isaiah 12:2

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look, God is the one who saves me; I will trust Him and not be afraid. The LORD God is my strength and my song of joy; He has become my salvation.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is declaring complete trust in God, saying that God is both his source of strength and his rescue from trouble.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy about a future time when God's people will sing songs of praise after being delivered from judgment. Isaiah prophesied during a turbulent period in Israel's history (8th century BC) when the nation faced threats from Assyria and internal corruption. This particular chapter looks forward to a time of restoration and joy when God's people will be grateful for His salvation.

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