Isaiah 57:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

There is no peace, says my God, for the wicked.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is saying that those who live in rebellion against Him cannot find true peace or rest.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes at the end of Isaiah's prophecy about God's judgment and restoration. Isaiah was writing during a time when Israel was facing consequences for their unfaithfulness to God. The prophet contrasts the peace that God offers to the humble and repentant with the restless turmoil that characterizes those who reject God's ways.

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