KJV ORIGINAL
But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But the LORD Almighty will be lifted up through his fair judgment, and the holy God will show his holiness through doing what is right.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God will be honored and recognized as holy when he judges fairly and acts with perfect righteousness.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's 'Song of the Vineyard,' where God pronounces judgment on Israel for their injustice and corruption. The people had perverted justice and ignored God's laws, so Isaiah declares that God's righteous judgment will ultimately vindicate his holy character. This was written during a time when Israel's leaders were corrupt and the nation faced impending judgment from Assyria.
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