KJV ORIGINAL
Come down, and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon, sit on the ground: there is no throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called tender and delicate.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Come down and sit in the dust, virgin daughter of Babylon! Sit on the ground with no throne, daughter of the Chaldeans, because you will no longer be called gentle and refined.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is declaring that Babylon, once a proud and luxurious empire, will be brought down from its high position to sit in shame and defeat.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was written during the time when Babylon was the dominant world power, known for its wealth, luxury, and oppression of other nations including Israel. Isaiah prophesied that this seemingly invincible empire would fall from its throne of power. The term 'virgin daughter' refers to Babylon as an unconquered city that had never been defeated.
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