Isaiah 29:21

“That make a man an offender for a word, and lay a snare for him that reproveth in the gate, and turn aside the just for a thing of nought.”

"That make a man an offender for a word, and lay a snare for him that reproveth in the gate, and turn aside the just for a thing of nought." - Isaiah 29:21
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What does Isaiah 29:21 mean?

Isaiah 29:21 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "That make a man an offender for a word, and lay a snare for him that reproveth in the gate, and turn aside the just for a thing of nought." This verse comes from the book of Isaiah, which is a prophetic book in the Old…

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The Snare of Words: A Reflection on Justice and Truth

Isaiah 29:21 (KJV) states, "That make a man an offender for a word, and lay a snare for him that reproveth in the gate, and turn aside the just for a thing of nought." This verse speaks to the profound dangers of a society where words are weaponized, the innocent are condemned…

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A Prayer for Justice and Truth in Our Lives

Heavenly Father, We come before you today with humble hearts, recognizing the challenges of our time where injustice and deception often seem to reign supreme. We are reminded of the verse in Isaiah 29:21, which speaks of those who make a man an offender for a word, ensnaring…

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