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Isaiah 48:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Go ye forth of Babylon, flee ye from the Chaldeans, with a voice of singing declare ye, tell this, utter it even to the end of the earth; say ye, The LORD hath redeemed his servant Jacob.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Leave Babylon! Run away from the Chaldeans! Sing with joy as you go and tell everyone - spread this message to the ends of the earth: 'The LORD has rescued his servant Jacob!'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is calling his people to joyfully leave their captivity and tell the whole world that he has rescued them.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context, Isaiah was prophesying during the time when the Israelites were exiled in Babylon after the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonian Empire, which was ruled by the Chaldeans. This verse calls the exiles to leave Babylon and proclaim God's redemption with joy, symbolizing liberation and the fulfillment of God's promises to restore His people. It reflects the broader narrative of hope and return from exile as foretold by the prophets.

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