KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD has rolled up his sleeves and shown his mighty power for all nations to see; people everywhere on earth will witness God's salvation.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is displaying his awesome power openly so that everyone around the world will see him save his people.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecies about Israel's restoration from Babylonian exile, likely written during the 8th century BC. The image of God 'baring his arm' was a common Hebrew metaphor for preparing to do mighty work, like a warrior rolling up his sleeves for battle. Isaiah was promising that God's rescue of his people would be so dramatic that all surrounding nations would witness his power.
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