KJV ORIGINAL
Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You will look for your enemies and not be able to find them. Those who fought against you and made war with you will become like nothing—they will completely disappear.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that the enemies who oppose His people will vanish and become powerless.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's encouragement to Israel during their time of exile and distress. The Israelites were facing threats from surrounding nations and feeling overwhelmed by powerful enemies. God is reassuring them through the prophet Isaiah that these seemingly invincible opponents will ultimately be defeated and disappear.
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