KJV ORIGINAL
I reckoned till morning, that, as a lion, so will he break all my bones: from day even to night wilt thou make an end of me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I waited until morning, thinking that like a lion, God would break all my bones. From day until night, I thought you would finish me off.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King Hezekiah is describing how he felt God's judgment was like a fierce lion ready to destroy him completely during his illness.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from King Hezekiah's prayer of thanksgiving after recovering from a life-threatening illness. God had added fifteen years to his life through the prophet Isaiah's intercession. Hezekiah is looking back on the dark night when he thought he was dying, describing his fear and desperation during that crisis.
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