KJV ORIGINAL
And he will lift up an ensign to the nations from far, and will hiss unto them from the end of the earth: and, behold, they shall come with speed swiftly:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he will raise up a banner to distant nations and whistle to call them from the ends of the earth. Look! They will come quickly and swiftly.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is calling distant nations to come quickly when He signals them, showing His power to summon armies from far away.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy about God's judgment on Israel for their sins and rebellion. In ancient times, armies would use banners or flags as signals, and commanders would whistle or make loud calls to rally troops. Isaiah is describing how God will call foreign nations (likely Assyria or Babylon) to come and carry out His judgment against unfaithful Israel.
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