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Isaiah 65:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And I will bring forth a seed out of Jacob, and out of Judah an inheritor of my mountains: and mine elect shall inherit it, and my servants shall dwell there.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And I will bring descendants from Jacob, and from Judah someone who will inherit my mountains. My chosen people will inherit it, and my servants will live there.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising to preserve a faithful remnant of his people who will inherit and dwell in his promised land.

📚 Historical Context

In the context of Isaiah's prophecies, this verse is part of a vision of restoration for Israel after their exile and judgment for unfaithfulness, particularly during the Babylonian captivity. God is speaking as a promise to preserve a faithful remnant from the descendants of Jacob and Judah, who will reclaim the promised land as His chosen people. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's covenant loyalty amid national hardship and renewal.

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