Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.
Because you are precious to me, you are honored, and I have loved you. Therefore, I will give up other nations to save you, and trade other peoples for your life.
God is declaring His deep, personal love for His people, saying they are so precious to Him that He would sacrifice other nations to protect and save them.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Isaiah, the prophet is delivering God's message to the people of Judah during a time of impending judgment and exile, likely referring to the threats from Assyria and later Babylon in the 8th-7th centuries BC. God is reassuring Israel of His enduring love and commitment, despite their unfaithfulness and idolatry, as part of a broader promise of redemption and restoration. This verse emphasizes God's high value for His chosen people, illustrating His willingness to protect and prioritize them even in the face of national crisis.
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