Jacob 2:25
~544–420 BC
1830 Edition
Wherefore, thus saith the Lord: I have led this people forth out of the land of Jerusalem, by the power of mine arm, that I might raise up unto me a righteous branch, from the fruit of the loins of Joseph.
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Wherefore, thus saith the Lord:, I have led this people forth out of the land of Jerusalem, by the power of mine arm, that I might raise up unto me a righteous branch, from the fruit of the loins of Joseph.
Simple English
The Lord says: 'I brought these people from Jerusalem by my power. I wanted to raise up good people from Joseph’s children.'
Paraphrase
'I brought these people out of Jerusalem by my own power so I could raise up a faithful people from Joseph’s line.'