KJV ORIGINAL
And I will tread down the people in mine anger, and make them drunk in my fury, and I will bring down their strength to the earth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I will trample down the people in my anger, and overwhelm them with my fury, and I will bring their strength crashing down to the ground.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is declaring that He will powerfully defeat those who oppose Him, crushing their strength in His righteous anger.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy about God's judgment on the nations that oppressed Israel. The imagery reflects ancient warfare where victorious armies would literally trample their enemies underfoot. This passage was written during a time when Israel faced threats from surrounding nations, and God was promising to defend His people by defeating their enemies.
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