KJV ORIGINAL
So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
In the same way, my word that goes out from my mouth will not return to me empty-handed. It will accomplish what I want it to do and will succeed in the purpose for which I sent it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that His word always accomplishes exactly what He intends it to do - it never fails or comes back empty.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy during a time when Israel was facing exile and judgment. God was reassuring His people that His promises of restoration and salvation would certainly come to pass. The context compares God's word to rain and snow that water the earth and make it fruitful.
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