KJV ORIGINAL
And it shall come to pass in the day that the LORD shall give thee rest from thy sorrow, and from thy fear, and from the hard bondage wherein thou wast made to serve,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And when that day comes, the LORD will give you rest from your sorrow, from your fear, and from the harsh slavery that you were forced to endure.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that there will come a time when He will deliver His people from all their suffering, fear, and oppression.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy about God's future deliverance of Israel from Babylonian captivity. The Israelites would eventually be taken into exile in Babylon, where they would experience great sorrow and harsh treatment. Isaiah is prophesying about the day when God would restore them to their homeland and give them freedom from their oppressors.
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