KJV ORIGINAL
The mighty man, and the man of war, the judge, and the prophet, and the prudent, and the ancient,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The strong warrior, and the soldier, the judge, and the prophet, and the wise counselor, and the elder,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the important leaders and respected people that God will remove from Jerusalem as part of His judgment.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was prophesying during a time when Judah was facing threats from powerful enemies like Assyria. He warned that because of their disobedience and injustice, God would allow their society to collapse by removing all their key leaders - military, judicial, spiritual, and civil authorities. This prophecy came true when Jerusalem eventually fell and its leaders were killed or taken into exile.
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