KJV ORIGINAL
Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You will be like a beautiful crown of glory in the LORD's hand, and like a royal crown in your God's hand.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that His people will be precious and honored like a beautiful crown that He holds with pride.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah spoke these words to the Jewish people during or after their exile in Babylon, when they felt forgotten and worthless. This chapter contains God's promises about Jerusalem's future restoration and glory. The imagery of crowns and royal jewelry emphasized how valuable and honored God's people would become in His sight.
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