and garments rolled in blood … shall be with burning and fuel of fire” (Isaiah 9:5). This is a difficult passage in the KJV. “Battle” is translated from a word meaning “boot” of a soldier. The text says that no more military apparel or equipment will be necessary and instead will be used as fuel for fire. It is akin to the passages that speak of turning swords and spears into plowshares and not learning war anymore (Isaiah 2:4 and Micah 4:3). This great peace
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