KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD hath broken the staff of the wicked, and the sceptre of the rulers.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked and the scepter of the rulers.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God has destroyed the power and authority of evil rulers who oppressed His people.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy about the fall of Babylon and its king, likely written during the 8th century BC when Assyria and later Babylon would dominate and exile Israel. The 'staff' and 'scepter' represent symbols of royal power and authority that God would break. This prophecy looked forward to God's judgment on the oppressive empires that would crush His people.
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