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Isaiah 58:14

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then you will find joy and delight in the LORD, and I will lift you up to the highest places on earth, and give you the inheritance that belonged to your ancestor Jacob. The LORD himself has promised this.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising that those who truly follow Him will experience deep joy in His presence and receive the blessings He promised to His people.

📚 Historical Context

Isaiah 58 is part of the prophetic book of Isaiah, written during the time of the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, when the people of Judah were struggling with insincere religious practices like fasting without true repentance. The chapter emphasizes God's call for authentic worship, including social justice, caring for the needy, and properly observing the Sabbath as a sign of delighting in Him. This verse concludes the chapter by promising rewards for obedience, reflecting God's covenant faithfulness to Israel as their ultimate provider and protector.

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