Isaiah 28:20
“For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.”
What does Isaiah 28:20 mean?
Isaiah 28:20 (KJV) reads, "For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it." This verse is part of the larger context of Isaiah 28, in which the prophet Isaiah warns the people of Judah and Jerusalem…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Inadequacy of Our Comforts: A Reflection on Isaiah 28:20
In Isaiah 28:20, the prophet conveys a poignant image: "For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it." This verse captures not only the physical discomfort of an inadequate resting place but also…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I reflect deeply upon Your Word, particularly on the profound message in Isaiah 28:20, "For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it." Lord, this verse…
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