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Isaiah 8:9 · KJV

"Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces."

King James Version

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Passage Context

7Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria, and all his glory: and he shall come up over all his channels, and go over all his banks:
8And he shall pass through Judah; he shall overflow and go over, he shall reach even to the neck; and the stretching out of his wings shall fill the breadth of thy land, O Immanuel.
9Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces.
10Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.
11For the LORD spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying,

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean to you to heed God's warnings?

2

How do you respond to calls for unity in your community?

3

When have you felt the need to stand firm in your beliefs despite opposition?

Life Application

community

Encourage unity and support within your community, especially during challenging times.

faith

Be vigilant in your spiritual walk, recognizing the importance of aligning with God's purposes.

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