KJV ORIGINAL
Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Come, my people, go into your rooms and shut your doors behind you. Hide yourselves for a little while until God's anger passes over.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling his people to take shelter and wait safely while his judgment passes by, like finding refuge during a storm.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah wrote this during a time when God's people faced threats from powerful enemies like Assyria and Babylon. This verse comes from a song of praise about God's ultimate victory and protection of his faithful people. It echoes the Passover when Israelites sheltered in their homes while God's judgment passed over Egypt.
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