KJV ORIGINAL
That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Who turned the world into a wasteland and destroyed its cities; who never freed his prisoners?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes a ruler who brought destruction to the world and showed no mercy to those he captured.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy against the king of Babylon, likely referring to Nebuchadnezzar or a future Babylonian ruler. The Babylonians were known for their brutal conquests, destroying cities and taking captives who were rarely freed. Isaiah is describing how this king's reign of terror affected the known world of that time.
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