King James Version
Isaiah 1:22 in the King James Version says “Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water:” — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water:”
Isaiah 1:22 · KJV
But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.
How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers.
Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water:
Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.
Therefore saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies:
KJV Study — Public Domain
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
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