KJV ORIGINAL
And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he saw that there was no one there, and was amazed that no one stepped forward to help: so his own power brought salvation to him, and his righteousness supported him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is amazed that no human will stand up for what's right, so he decides to act himself with his own power to bring salvation.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy during a time when Israel was struggling with widespread injustice and corruption. The people had turned away from God's ways, and even religious leaders were failing to intercede or advocate for righteousness. Isaiah is describing God's response to seeing no human willing to stand in the gap for justice.
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