Isaiah 28:29
Isaiah 28:29 in Multiple Translations
This also comes from the LORD of Hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom.
This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working.
This also cometh forth from Jehovah of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom.
This comes from the Lord of armies, purposing wonders, and wise in all his acts.
This is also from the Lord Almighty who is very wise and gives great advice.
This also commeth from the Lord of hostes, which is wonderfull in counsell, and excellent in workes.
Even this from Jehovah of Hosts hath gone out, He hath made counsel wonderful, He hath made wisdom great!
This also comes out from the LORD of Armies, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom.
This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in operation.
This also is come forth from the Lord God of hosts, to make his counsel wonderful, and magnify justice.
The Commander of the armies of angels gives us wonderful advice about how to do things; he causes us to be very wise. So what the farmers do is very smart/wise, but what your leaders are doing is very stupid.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 28:29
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Isaiah 28:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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גַּם
זֹ֕את
מֵ/עִ֛ם
יְהוָ֥ה
צְבָא֖וֹת
יָצָ֑אָה
הִפְלִ֣יא
עֵצָ֔ה
הִגְדִּ֖יל
תּוּשִׁיָּֽה
גַּם
gam
H1571
also
DirObjM
זֹ֕את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Pron
מֵ/עִ֛ם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Prep
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
צְבָא֖וֹת
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
N-cp
יָצָ֑אָה
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
הִפְלִ֣יא
pâlâʼ
H6381
to wonder
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
עֵצָ֔ה
ʻêtsâh
H6098
counsel
N-fs
הִגְדִּ֖יל
gâdal
H1431
to magnify
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
תּוּשִׁיָּֽה
tûwshîyâh
H8454
wisdom
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 28:29
גַּם
gam
H1571
"also"
DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
זֹ֕את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
מֵ/עִ֛ם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
צְבָא֖וֹת
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
N-cp
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
יָצָ֑אָה
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
הִפְלִ֣יא
pâlâʼ
H6381
"to wonder"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to wonder or be amazed, often at something great or difficult. It describes God's power and miracles in the Bible, like in the book of Psalms. The KJV translates it as 'marvelous' or 'wonderful'.
Definition: 1) to be marvellous, be wonderful, be surpassing, be extraordinary, separate by distinguishing action 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be beyond one's power, be difficult to do 1a2) to be difficult to understand 1a3) to be wonderful, be extraordinary 1a3a) marvellous (participle) 1b) (Piel) to separate (an offering) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to do extraordinary or hard or difficult thing 1c2) to make wonderful, do wondrously 1d) (Hithpael) to show oneself wonderful or marvellous
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, (arise...too, be too) hard, hidden, things too high, (be, do, do a, shew) marvelous(-ly, -els, things, work), miracles, perform, separate, make singular, (be, great, make) wonderful(-ers, -ly, things, works), wondrous (things, works, -ly). See also: Genesis 18:14; Psalms 75:2; Psalms 9:2.
עֵצָ֔ה
ʻêtsâh
H6098
"counsel"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means counsel or advice, implying a plan or purpose. It is used in the Bible when describing wise decision-making.
Definition: counsel, advice, purpose
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose. See also: Deuteronomy 32:28; Psalms 107:11; Psalms 1:1.
הִגְדִּ֖יל
gâdal
H1431
"to magnify"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
To make something or someone great, important, or powerful. This Hebrew word means to magnify or grow, and is used in the Bible to describe God's power and greatness. The KJV translates it as 'magnify' or 'great'.
Definition: 1) to grow, become great or important, promote, make powerful, praise, magnify, do great things 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to grow up 1a2) to become great 1a3) to be magnified 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to cause to grow 1b2) to make great, powerful 1b3) to magnify 1c) (Pual) to be brought up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to make great 1d2) to magnify 1d3) to do great things 1e) (Hithpael) to magnify oneself
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: advance, boast, bring up, exceed, excellent, be(-come, do, give, make, wax), great(-er, come to... estate, [phrase] things), grow(up), increase, lift up, magnify(-ifical), be much set by, nourish (up), pass, promote, proudly (spoken), tower. See also: Genesis 12:2; Psalms 35:27; Psalms 18:51.
תּוּשִׁיָּֽה
tûwshîyâh
H8454
"wisdom"
N-fs
Wisdom, or tushiyah, means support, ability, or understanding, often implying sound knowledge or efficient wisdom. It can also signify success or an undertaking, as seen in KJV translations like enterprise or substance.
Definition: 1) wisdom, sound knowledge, success, sound or efficient wisdom, abiding success 1a) sound or efficient wisdom 1b) abiding success (of the effect of sound wisdom)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: enterprise, that which (thing as it) is, substance, (sound) wisdom, working. See also: Job 5:12; Proverbs 2:7; Proverbs 3:21.
Study Notes — Isaiah 28:29
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 28:29 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 28:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 28:29
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 28:29
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 28:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 28:29
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 28:29
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 28:29
- Sermons on Isaiah 28:29
Context — Listen and Hear
27Surely caraway is not threshed with a sledge, and the wheel of a cart is not rolled over the cumin. But caraway is beaten out with a stick, and cumin with a rod.
28Grain for bread must be ground, but it is not endlessly threshed. Though the wheels of the cart roll over it, the horses do not crush it.
29This also comes from the LORD of Hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Romans 11:33 | O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! |
| 2 | Jeremiah 32:19 | the One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men, to reward each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds. |
| 3 | Job 5:9 | the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number. |
| 4 | Isaiah 9:6 | For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. |
| 5 | Psalms 92:5 | How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts! |
| 6 | Psalms 40:5 | Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us— none can compare to You— if I proclaim and declare them, they are more than I can count. |
| 7 | Job 37:23 | The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress. |
| 8 | Daniel 4:2–3 | I am pleased to declare the signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for me. How great are His signs, how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; His dominion endures from generation to generation. |
| 9 | Isaiah 28:21–22 | For the LORD will rise up as at Mount Perazim. He will rouse Himself as in the Valley of Gibeon, to do His work, His strange work, and to perform His task, His disturbing task. So now, do not mock, or your shackles will become heavier. Indeed, I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land. |
Isaiah 28:29 Summary
[This verse tells us that God is the source of all wisdom and good advice, and that He is full of wonder and amazing plans. As it says in Jeremiah 29:11, God has plans to prosper us and give us hope for the future. When we trust in God's wisdom, we can have confidence that He is guiding us and working everything out for our good. By seeking God's counsel and wisdom, we can navigate life's challenges with faith and trust, knowing that He is always with us and guiding us, as promised in Matthew 28:20.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God is 'wonderful in counsel'?
This phrase means that God's plans and decisions are beyond human understanding and are full of wonder, as seen in Isaiah 55:9, which says God's ways are higher than ours.
How does God's wisdom relate to our everyday lives?
God's wisdom, as mentioned in this verse, is available to guide us in our daily decisions, as promised in James 1:5, where it says we can ask for wisdom and God will give it to us generously.
What is the significance of God being called the 'LORD of Hosts'?
This title emphasizes God's power and authority over all creation, including the armies of heaven and the forces of nature, as seen in Psalms 24:10, which says the LORD of Hosts is the King of glory.
How can we apply the concept of God's excellent wisdom in our own lives?
We can apply God's wisdom by seeking His guidance through prayer and the study of His Word, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, which says to trust in the LORD with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways have I experienced God's wonderful counsel in my life, and how can I be more open to His guidance?
- How does the idea of God's excellent wisdom shape my understanding of His sovereignty and control over the world?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's wisdom and counsel, rather than my own understanding?
- How can I cultivate a deeper appreciation for God's wisdom and counsel in my daily life, and what practices can help me do so?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 28:29
This also cometh from the Lord of hosts,.... All this wisdom the husbandman has, in manuring his ground, in sowing it with proper seed, and in threshing it out in a manner suitable to it.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 28:29
This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 28:29
This also; this part of the husbandman’ s discretion, expressed ,28, as well as that expressed ,25. Which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working: these words contain the application of the similitude. The husbandman manageth all his affairs with common discretion; but God governs the world and his church with wonderful wisdom; he is great and marvellous, both in the design or contrivance of things, and in the execution of them.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 28:29
Isaiah 28:29 This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, [which] is wonderful in counsel, [and] excellent in working.Ver. 29. This also cometh forth from the Lord.] As doth likewise παναδοσιςαγαθη, καιπανδωρηματελειον. Which is wonderful.] Qui mirificuts est consilio, et magnificus opere.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 28:29
(29) This also cometh forth from the Lord of hosts.—The force of the climax lies in the use of the highest of the Divine names instead of “God” (Elohim), as in Isaiah 28:26. The wisdom of the husband man was His gift in the highest aspect of the being that had been revealed to men, and that gift was in itself a parable of the method of His own government.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 28:29
29. To Isaiah there is something very impressive in the peasant’s subtle yet unpretentious knowledge of his craft; he is like a part of nature, and his wisdom seems a direct emanation from the infinite Wisdom to which all things owe their being (cf. Isaiah 28:26). which is wonderful … working] wonderful is His counsel, great His wisdom; lit. “He produces wonderful counsel, He magnifies wisdom” (cf. “Wonderful Counseller,” ch. Isaiah 9:6). The word rendered “working” is a technical term of the Wisdom Literature. It seems to denote that which is essentially rational. “It is said of a state or action when it corresponds to the idea; and conversely of thought when it corresponds to the reality” (Davidson, Job, p. 39, in this series).
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 28:29
This also cometh ... - That is, these various devices for threshing his grain comes from the Lord no less than the skill with which he tills his land. (see Isaiah 28:26).
Sermons on Isaiah 28:29
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Of the Internal Acts and Works of God; and of His Decrees in General. by John Gill | John Gill expounds on the internal acts and works of God, emphasizing that God's decrees are eternal, sovereign, and immutable. He explains that God's internal acts, which include |
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Isaiah Warning Against Worldly Counsel by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches about the importance of seeking counsel from the Lord and not relying on worldly wisdom, emphasizing that those who live by grace depend on God's counsel. He |
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(Becoming a Prophetic Church) 2. Jewish Unbelief by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker recounts his experience of hand-delivering a book to a Jewish man named Mr. Sherman. Despite the speaker's hopes for a face-to-face conversation, Mr. Sh |
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Dvd 02 - Jewish Unbelief by Art Katz | This sermon emphasizes the importance of boldly sharing the gospel with the Jewish community, highlighting the need for believers to be willing to endure rejection, insults, and su |
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(Hebrews - Part 37): Faith Is a Pertubing Thing by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal story about a moral rebound. He talks about his own past of indulging in drinking and reckless behavior, even on Christmas Eve. Howev |
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Apostolic Vision - Part 4 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the supernatural power of God that is necessary for the proclamation of His word. The speaker believes that this proclamation is not just ins |
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There Were Two Trees in the Garden - Part 2 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the significance of examining the creation story in Genesis and how it reveals God's splendor, majesty, and wisdom. The speaker emphasizes t |