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Isaiah 4:2

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

On that day, the branch that the LORD causes to grow will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be excellent and lovely for those from Israel who have survived.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising that after a time of judgment, He will bring beauty, abundance, and restoration to those who remain faithful to Him.

📚 Historical Context

During the time of the prophet Isaiah in the 8th century BC, Judah faced threats from the Assyrian Empire and internal moral decay, as the nation dealt with idolatry and injustice. This verse is part of a prophetic vision of restoration after God's judgment, where "the branch of the LORD" likely symbolizes a future messianic figure or a renewed people of Israel, bringing beauty and fruitfulness to the survivors. It reflects the broader biblical theme of hope amid exile and hardship for the faithful remnant.

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