Isaiah 60:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

For any nation and kingdom that refuses to serve you will be destroyed; yes, those nations will be completely wiped out.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is declaring that nations which reject serving Him will face complete destruction.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy about the future glory of Jerusalem and God's kingdom. Written during a time when Israel was facing threats from surrounding nations, Isaiah was prophesying about a future time when God's people would be restored and all nations would recognize God's sovereignty. The chapter describes the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom over all earthly powers.

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