KJV ORIGINAL
And in that day it shall come to pass, that the glory of Jacob shall be made thin, and the fatness of his flesh shall wax lean.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And when that day comes, the glory of Jacob will become weak and thin, and his strong, healthy body will become skinny and frail.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is warning that Israel (Jacob) will lose its strength and prosperity, becoming weak and diminished.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during a time when Israel (referred to as Jacob) was facing threats from powerful enemies like Assyria. The prophet Isaiah was warning that God's judgment would come upon Israel for their unfaithfulness, resulting in the loss of their national strength and prosperity. This likely refers to the coming Assyrian invasion that would devastate the northern kingdom of Israel.
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