KJV ORIGINAL
I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him: I have brought him, and he shall make his way prosperous.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I myself have spoken; yes, I have called him. I have brought him forward, and he will succeed in his mission.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is declaring that He has personally chosen and called someone to carry out His plans, and He will make sure that person succeeds.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's prophecy about Cyrus, the Persian king who would conquer Babylon and allow the Jewish exiles to return home. Isaiah prophesied this about 150 years before Cyrus was even born, showing God's sovereignty over world events. The context emphasizes that God uses even foreign rulers to accomplish His purposes for His people.
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