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27 At that time the Lord will judge Leviathan,[a]
    the crooked snake.
He will use his great sword, his hard and powerful sword,
    to punish Leviathan, that twisting, turning snake.
    He will kill the monster of the sea.[b]

At that time people will sing
    about the pleasant vineyard.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 27:1 Leviathan The Dragon or giant snake. Some ancient stories say the Dragon was an enemy of God.
  2. Isaiah 27:1 monster of the sea This is probably Rahab. Some ancient stories tell of Rahab fighting with God.

Deliverance of Israel

27 In that day,(A)

the Lord will punish with his sword(B)
    his fierce, great and powerful sword—
Leviathan(C) the gliding serpent,(D)
    Leviathan the coiling serpent;
he will slay the monster(E) of the sea.

In that day(F)

“Sing(G) about a fruitful vineyard:(H)

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