KJV ORIGINAL
And the inhabitant of this isle shall say in that day, Behold, such is our expectation, whither we flee for help to be delivered from the king of Assyria: and how shall we escape?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the people living on this coastland will say on that day, 'Look, this is what happened to our hope—the nation we ran to for help against the king of Assyria! How can we possibly escape now?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The people will realize their hope for protection from a powerful enemy has failed, leaving them wondering how they can possibly survive.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy about Egypt's defeat by Assyria around 701 BC. Many smaller nations, including Judah, were tempted to ally with Egypt for protection against the mighty Assyrian Empire. Isaiah warned that trusting in Egypt rather than God would lead to disappointment and disaster.
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