KJV ORIGINAL
And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He has made my words as sharp as a sword; he has hidden me in the shadow of his hand, and made me like a polished arrow; he has kept me hidden in his quiver;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is describing how he has prepared his servant with powerful words and kept him protected and ready for the right moment to use him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the second 'Servant Song' in Isaiah, where God speaks about his chosen servant who will restore Israel and bring light to the nations. Written during Israel's exile in Babylon (6th century BC), this passage offers hope that God has a plan and a prepared messenger for their restoration.
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