Isaiah 29:15
Isaiah 29:15 in Multiple Translations
Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?”
Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?
Woe unto them that hide deep their counsel from Jehovah, and whose works are in the dark, and that say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?
Cursed are those who go deep to keep their designs secret from the Lord, and whose works are in the dark, and who say, Who sees us? and who has knowledge of our acts?
Tragedy is coming to people who take such trouble to hide their plans from the Lord. They work in the dark and say to themselves, “Nobody can see us, can they? Nobody will know, will they?”
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Woe [to] those going deep from Jehovah to hide counsel, And whose works have been in darkness. And they say, 'Who is seeing us? And who is knowing us?'
Woe to those who deeply hide their counsel from the LORD, and whose deeds are in the dark, and who say, “Who sees us?” and “Who knows us?”
Woe to them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?
Woe to you that are deep of heart, to hide your counsel from the Lord: and their works are in the dark, and they say: Who seeth us, and who knoweth us?
Terrible things will happen to those who try to conceal from me, Yahweh, the evil things that they plan to do; they do those things in the darkness and they think, ‘Yahweh certainly cannot [RHQ] see us; he cannot [RHQ] know what we are doing!’
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 29:15
Study Notes — Isaiah 29:15
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- Isaiah 29:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 29:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 29:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 29:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 29:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 29:15
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 29:15
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 29:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 29:15
- Sermons on Isaiah 29:15
Context — Woe to David’s City
15Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?”
16You have turned things upside down, as if the potter were regarded as clay. Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, “He did not make me”? Can the pottery say of the potter, “He has no understanding”? 17In a very short time, will not Lebanon become an orchard, and the orchard seem like a forest?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 8:12 | “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the darkness, each at the shrine of his own idol? For they are saying, ‘The LORD does not see us; the LORD has forsaken the land.’” |
| 2 | Isaiah 47:10 | You were secure in your wickedness; you said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray; you told yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me.’ |
| 3 | Isaiah 30:1 | “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. |
| 4 | Psalms 94:7–9 | They say, “The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob pays no heed.” Take notice, O senseless among the people! O fools, when will you be wise? He who affixed the ear, can He not hear? He who formed the eye, can He not see? |
| 5 | Psalms 10:11–13 | He says to himself, “God has forgotten; He hides His face and never sees.” Arise, O LORD! Lift up Your hand, O God! Do not forget the helpless. Why has the wicked man renounced God? He says to himself, “You will never call me to account.” |
| 6 | Psalms 139:1–8 | O LORD, You have searched me and known me. You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, You know all about it, O LORD. You hem me in behind and before; You have laid Your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there. |
| 7 | Luke 12:1–3 | In the meantime, a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling one another. Jesus began to speak first to His disciples: “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 23:24 | “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD. |
| 9 | Psalms 59:7 | See what they spew from their mouths— sharp words from their lips: “For who can hear us?” |
| 10 | Job 24:13–17 | Then there are those who rebel against the light, not knowing its ways or staying on its paths. When daylight is gone, the murderer rises to kill the poor and needy; in the night he is like a thief. The eye of the adulterer watches for twilight. Thinking, ‘No eye will see me,’ he covers his face. In the dark they dig through houses; by day they shut themselves in, never to experience the light. For to them, deep darkness is their morning; surely they are friends with the terrors of darkness! |
Isaiah 29:15 Summary
[This verse is saying that it's foolish to think we can hide our secrets or bad actions from God, because He sees and knows everything, as stated in Hebrews 4:13. We should instead try to live a life that is open and honest before Him. By doing so, we can avoid the judgment and condemnation that comes from trying to hide from God. As it says in Matthew 4:16, we can come into the light and experience the freedom and joy that comes from living a life that is pleasing to Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD' in Isaiah 29:15?
This phrase refers to those who try to conceal their sinful or deceitful plans from God's knowledge, thinking they can escape His judgment, as seen in Psalms 139:7-12 where David acknowledges God's all-knowing presence.
Why do people think they can hide from God's sight?
People may think they can hide from God due to a lack of understanding of His omniscience and omnipresence, as stated in Jeremiah 23:24, which says that God fills heaven and earth, making it impossible to hide from Him.
What is the consequence of trying to hide from God?
The consequence is receiving a 'woe' from God, indicating judgment and condemnation, as seen in Isaiah 29:15, and it is a call to repentance, as in Luke 13:3, where Jesus says that unless we repent, we will all perish.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives?
This verse reminds us that our actions and thoughts are not hidden from God, and we should strive to live a life of transparency and honesty before Him, as encouraged in Proverbs 28:13, which says that whoever conceals their sins will not prosper.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be trying to hide my true intentions or actions from God, and what steps can I take to bring them into the light?
- How can I cultivate a deeper understanding of God's omniscience and omnipresence, and what impact will this have on my daily decisions and actions?
- In what ways do I try to justify or rationalize my sinful behaviors, and how can I instead confess and repent of them, as in 1 John 1:9?
- What does it mean to 'do works in darkness' according to this verse, and how can I ensure that my actions are done in the light of God's presence and guidance?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 29:15
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 29:15
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 29:15
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 29:15
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 29:15
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 29:15
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 29:15
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 29:15
Sermons on Isaiah 29:15
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Utmost Folly by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker encourages the audience to read their Bibles regularly and emphasizes the importance of studying the Word of God. The speaker uses the analogy of a pott |
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Who Sees Us? Who Will Know? by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks addresses the prevalence of atheism in the hearts of sinners, illustrating how various forms of idolatry replace God in their lives, such as wealth, pleasure, and amb |
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Ephesians by J.B. Rowell | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a hardworking mother who sacrificed to send her son to college. When the mother visits her son's room at college, she notices the p |
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God Sees Everything by Roy Daniel | The sermon begins with a personal story about a dog on a farm, leading into a reflection on Ezekiel 8:12. The speaker then prays for God's word to impact the listeners' lives and r |
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The Delapitated House by Jenny Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the state of a house that was once a shining example of God's creative power. The house, which represents our testimony as believers, is des |
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Is There Sin in Our Own Heart That We Know Little Of? by Andrew Murray | Andrew Murray addresses the hidden sins within the church, emphasizing that many believers may be unaware of the abominations present in their hearts and lives. He draws parallels |
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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God (Alternate) by Jonathan Edwards | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the incomprehensible power of God's anger and the eternal misery that awaits those who have not been born again. The preacher warns that eve |







