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Grammar

Joy to the World lyrics

Can someone tell me why the lyrics says "The Lord is come" ? Is this passive voice? This shouldn't be passive voice 'cause The Lord comes on his own. But if it is not passive voice, I can't explain why "is come" is used here. Thanks.
  

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It's archaic. "Bible speak" doesn't follow the rules of modern grammar.

  • It's archaic.
  • "Bible speak" doesn't follow the rules of modern grammar.
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It's archaic. "Bible speak" doesn't follow the rules of modern grammar.

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