Isaiah 48:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

My hand laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand stretched out the heavens: when I call to them, they stand at attention together.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is declaring His absolute power as the Creator who made both earth and sky, and they immediately respond to His voice.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Isaiah, written during the 8th century BC, the prophet Isaiah is addressing the people of Judah amid their rebellion and the threat of exile to Babylon, urging them to return to faithful worship of God. This verse is part of God's declaration of His creative power, contrasting His sovereignty over the earth and heavens with the people's idolatry and forgetfulness. It serves as a reminder within the broader biblical narrative of God's unmatched authority as the Creator.

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