KJV ORIGINAL
And this shall be a sign unto thee from the LORD, that the LORD will do this thing that he hath spoken;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And this will be a sign to you from the LORD, that the LORD will do what he has promised;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is giving a sign to confirm that he will keep his promise.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, King Hezekiah of Judah was facing a terminal illness, and the prophet Isaiah had delivered God's message that he would die. However, after Hezekiah's fervent prayer, God promised to add fifteen years to his life and offered a miraculous sign to confirm this, as described in the surrounding verses of Isaiah 38. This event occurred during a time of Assyrian threats, highlighting God's intervention in the life of a faithful king.
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