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Isaiah 2:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And upon all the ships of Tarshish, and upon all pleasant pictures.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

And upon all the ships of Tarshish, and upon all beautiful artwork.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is part of God's warning that even the most impressive human achievements - great merchant ships and beautiful art - will be brought low on the day of His judgment.

📚 Historical Context

Tarshish was likely a wealthy trading port (possibly in Spain) known for its large merchant ships that represented the height of human commerce and pride in Isaiah's time. This verse is part of a larger prophecy about 'the day of the Lord' when God would humble all human arrogance and self-sufficiency.

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