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Isaiah 22:17 · KJV

"Behold, the LORD will carry thee away with a mighty captivity, and will surely cover thee."

King James Version

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Passage Context

15Thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, Go, get thee unto this treasurer, even unto Shebna, which is over the house, and say,
16What hast thou here? and whom hast thou here, that thou hast hewed thee out a sepulchre here, as he that heweth him out a sepulchre on high, and that graveth an habitation for himself in a rock?
17Behold, the LORD will carry thee away with a mighty captivity, and will surely cover thee.
18He will surely violently turn and toss thee like a ball into a large country: there shalt thou die, and there the chariots of thy glory shall be the shame of thy lord's house.
19And I will drive thee from thy station, and from thy state shall he pull thee down.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does the idea of captivity resonate with your life?

2

What does it mean for you to be covered by the Lord?

3

When have you felt carried away from your comfort zone?

Life Application

faith

Trusting in God's protection can provide peace during turbulent times.

grief

Reflect on how God can cover you in your moments of despair.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital city of ancient Judah, central to many biblical events.

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