KJV ORIGINAL
Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Every valley will be lifted up, and every mountain and hill will be brought down. The crooked paths will be made straight, and the rough ground will be made smooth.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising to remove all obstacles and barriers, making a clear, level path for His people's restoration.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah wrote this prophecy during a time when the Jewish people faced exile and destruction. In ancient times, kings would send workers ahead to prepare roads by filling valleys and leveling hills before their royal procession. Isaiah uses this imagery to describe how God will prepare the way for His people's return from captivity.
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