KJV ORIGINAL
Thy men shall fall by the sword, and thy mighty in the war.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Your men will die in battle, and your warriors will fall in war.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is warning that the nation's soldiers and strong fighters will be killed in warfare.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of the Book of Isaiah, this verse is part of a prophecy delivered in the 8th century BC during a time of moral and social decline in Judah under kings like Ahaz. Isaiah warned of God's judgment on the nation for sins such as idolatry, injustice, and pride, foretelling that their warriors would fall in battle as invading armies, like those of Assyria, brought devastation. This highlights the consequences of spiritual unfaithfulness in a society facing external threats.
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