KJV ORIGINAL
For our transgressions are multiplied before thee, and our sins testify against us: for our transgressions are with us; and as for our iniquities, we know them;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Our wrongdoings have piled up in front of you, and our sins speak as witnesses against us. Our wrongdoings stay with us constantly, and we are fully aware of our failures.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is confessing that their sins have accumulated and are undeniable - they can't hide from or ignore their wrongdoing before God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prayer of confession on behalf of the nation of Israel during a time of spiritual decline and social injustice. The people had turned away from God, and Isaiah was acknowledging their collective guilt and need for repentance. This confession was part of a larger prophetic message calling Israel to return to righteous living.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save