KJV ORIGINAL
And the firstborn of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in safety: and I will kill thy root with famine, and he shall slay thy remnant.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The poorest of the poor will have plenty to eat, and those in need will rest safely. But I will destroy your family line with hunger, and death will take what's left of your people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that the oppressed will be cared for and find safety, while their oppressors will face complete destruction.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy against Philistia, delivered around 715 BC during King Hezekiah's reign. The Philistines were longtime enemies of Israel who had often oppressed God's people. Isaiah is contrasting God's care for the vulnerable with His judgment on those who harm them.
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