KJV ORIGINAL
Now will I rise, saith the LORD; now will I be exalted; now will I lift up myself.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Now I will rise up, says the LORD; now I will be lifted high; now I will show my greatness.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is declaring that He will now step forward powerfully to act and display His mighty strength and glory.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah prophesied during the 8th century BC when the Assyrian empire was threatening the kingdom of Judah, particularly under King Hezekiah's reign. In this verse, God declares His readiness to intervene against oppressors like Assyria, which had besieged Jerusalem, promising deliverance as part of a broader prophecy of judgment and restoration. This reflects the historical narrative where God miraculously protected Judah, as detailed in accounts like 2 Kings 18-19.
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