KJV ORIGINAL
In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
In a brief moment of anger, I turned away from you for a short time; but with love that lasts forever, I will show you mercy, says the LORD who rescues you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that His anger toward His people was only temporary, but His loving mercy toward them will last forever.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from a section where Isaiah is prophesying comfort to the Jewish people during or after their exile in Babylon (6th century BC). The exile was seen as God's judgment for their disobedience, but here God promises restoration and eternal love. This passage uses the metaphor of a marriage relationship to describe God's covenant with His people.
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