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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ 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
This verse comes from a section where God is speaking to the exiled Israelites in Babylon, reminding them of His supreme power and authority. Isaiah is prophesying during a time when the people might question whether God is still in control, given their circumstances of captivity and displacement.
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