Isaiah 29:24
Isaiah 29:24 in Multiple Translations
Then the wayward in spirit will come to understanding, and those who grumble will accept instruction.”
They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine.
They also that err in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmur shall receive instruction.
Those whose hearts were turned away from him will get knowledge, and those who made an outcry against him will give attention to his teaching.
Those who've gone astray will understand their mistakes; those who grumble will learn how to receive instruction.”
Then they that erred in spirit, shall haue vnderstanding, and they that murmured, shall learne doctrine.
And the erring in spirit have known understanding, And murmurers learn doctrine!'
They also who err in spirit will come to understanding, and those who grumble will receive instruction.”
They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine.
And they that erred in spirit, shall know understanding, and they that murmured, shall learn the law.
When that happens, those who have not been able to think well will think clearly, and those who complain about what I am doing will accept what I am teaching them.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 29:24
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Isaiah 29:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/יָדְע֥וּ
תֹֽעֵי
ר֖וּחַ
בִּינָ֑ה
וְ/רוֹגְנִ֖ים
יִלְמְדוּ
לֶֽקַח
וְ/יָדְע֥וּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
תֹֽעֵי
tâʻâh
H8582
to go astray
V-Qal
ר֖וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
spirit
N-cs
בִּינָ֑ה
bîynâh
H998
understanding
N-fs
וְ/רוֹגְנִ֖ים
râgan
H7279
to grumble
Conj | V-Qal
יִלְמְדוּ
lâmad
H3925
to learn
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
לֶֽקַח
leqach
H3948
teaching
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 29:24
וְ/יָדְע֥וּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
תֹֽעֵי
tâʻâh
H8582
"to go astray"
V-Qal
This word means to go astray or wander, and can be used physically or morally. It can also mean to cause someone to err or stumble.
Definition: 1) to err, wander, go astray, stagger 1a) (Qal) to err 1a1) to wander about (physically) 1a2) of intoxication 1a3) of sin (ethically) 1a4) wandering (of the mind) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made to wander about, be made to stagger (drunkard) 1b2) to be led astray (ethically) 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to wander 1c1) to cause to wander about (physically) 1c2) to cause to wander (of intoxication) 1c3) to cause to err, mislead (mentally and morally)
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) go astray, deceive, dissemble, (cause to, make to) err, pant, seduce, (make to) stagger, (cause to) wander, be out of the way. See also: Genesis 20:13; Isaiah 9:15; Psalms 58:4.
ר֖וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
"spirit"
N-cs
In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.
בִּינָ֑ה
bîynâh
H998
"understanding"
N-fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means understanding or discernment, like having wisdom or knowledge. It appears in books like Proverbs and Psalms, guiding people to make good decisions.
Definition: 1) understanding, discernment 1a) act 1b) faculty 1c) object 1d) personified Aramaic equivalent: bi.nah (בִּינָה "understanding" H0999)
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: knowledge, meaning, [idiom] perfectly, understanding, wisdom. See also: Deuteronomy 4:6; Proverbs 4:7; Proverbs 1:2.
וְ/רוֹגְנִ֖ים
râgan
H7279
"to grumble"
Conj | V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to grumble or murmur, often in rebellion. In the Bible, it describes the Israelites' complaints against God. It can also mean to whisper or be a backbiter.
Definition: 1) to murmur, whisper 1a) (Qal) murmurer (participle) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to murmur 1b2) backbiter (participle) Also means: nir.gan (נִרְגָּן "whisperer" H5372)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: murmur. See also: Deuteronomy 1:27; Psalms 106:25; Isaiah 29:24.
יִלְמְדוּ
lâmad
H3925
"to learn"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To learn or teach in the Bible means to guide someone, like using a rod to direct an animal. It is about instructing or training someone, as seen in Proverbs and Psalms. Teaching is an important theme in the Bible.
Definition: : teach 1) to learn. teach, exercise in 1a) (Qal) to learn 1b) (Piel) to teach 1c) (Pual) to be taught, be trained Also means: la.mad (לָמַד ": learn" H3925H)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: (un-) accustomed, [idiom] diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er, -ing). See also: Deuteronomy 4:1; Psalms 119:66; Psalms 18:35.
לֶֽקַח
leqach
H3948
"teaching"
N-ms
This word refers to teaching or instruction, and it can also mean learning or insight. In the Bible, it is used to describe the teachings of God or the wisdom of a teacher, like in Proverbs 1:8 where it says to heed the teaching of a father.
Definition: 1) learning, teaching, insight 1a) instruction (obj) 1b) teaching (thing taught) 1b1) teaching-power 1b2) persuasiveness
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: doctrine, learning, fair speech. See also: Deuteronomy 32:2; Proverbs 7:21; Proverbs 1:5.
Study Notes — Isaiah 29:24
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 29:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 29:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 29:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 29:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 29:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 29:24
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 29:24
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 29:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 29:24
- Sermons on Isaiah 29:24
Context — Sanctification for the Godly
22Therefore the LORD who redeemed Abraham says of the house of Jacob: “No longer will Jacob be ashamed and no more will his face grow pale.
23For when he sees his children around him, the work of My hands, they will honor My name, they will sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and they will stand in awe of the God of Israel.
24Then the wayward in spirit will come to understanding, and those who grumble will accept instruction.”
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Luke 15:17–19 | Finally he came to his senses and said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have plenty of food? But here I am, starving to death! I will get up and go back to my father and say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.”’ |
| 2 | Hebrews 5:2 | He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is beset by weakness. |
| 3 | Isaiah 28:7 | These also stagger from wine and stumble from strong drink: Priests and prophets reel from strong drink and are befuddled by wine. They stumble because of strong drink, muddled in their visions and stumbling in their judgments. |
| 4 | 1 Timothy 1:13–15 | I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy. And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst. |
| 5 | Revelation 20:2–3 | He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. And he threw him into the Abyss, shut it, and sealed it over him, so that he could not deceive the nations until the thousand years were complete. After that, he must be released for a brief period of time. |
| 6 | 1 Corinthians 6:11 | And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. |
| 7 | Luke 7:47 | Therefore I tell you, because her many sins have been forgiven, she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.” |
| 8 | Acts 2:37 | When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” |
| 9 | Isaiah 60:16 | You will drink the milk of nations and nurse at the breasts of royalty; you will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob. |
| 10 | Isaiah 29:10–11 | For the LORD has poured out on you a spirit of deep sleep. He has shut your eyes, O prophets; He has covered your heads, O seers. And the entire vision will be to you like the words sealed in a scroll. If it is handed to someone to read, he will say, “I cannot, because it is sealed.” |
Isaiah 29:24 Summary
[This verse, Isaiah 29:24, is a promise that even those who have been rebellious or disobedient towards God can come to a deeper understanding of His ways. According to Psalms 32:8-9, God will instruct and teach us in the way we should go, and He will counsel us with His loving eye on us. As we humble ourselves and seek God's guidance, we can learn to accept instruction and gain spiritual insight, just like the Psalmist in Psalms 119:66, who asks God to teach him knowledge and good judgment.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be wayward in spirit?
To be wayward in spirit means to be rebellious or disobedient towards God, as seen in Deuteronomy 21:18-21, where a stubborn and rebellious son is described. However, Isaiah 29:24 offers hope that even those who are wayward can come to understanding.
How can those who grumble accept instruction?
Those who grumble can accept instruction when they humble themselves and recognize their need for God's guidance, as Proverbs 12:1 suggests that whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. This is also seen in the example of the Psalmist in Psalms 119:71, who says it was good for him to be afflicted so that he could learn God's decrees.
What is the significance of 'coming to understanding' in this verse?
Coming to understanding in Isaiah 29:24 refers to gaining spiritual insight and discernment, which is a gift from God, as stated in James 1:5, where it says that if anyone lacks wisdom, they should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context?
Isaiah 29:24 is part of a larger promise that the house of Jacob will be redeemed and restored, as seen in Isaiah 29:22-23, where God says that Jacob will no longer be ashamed and his face will no longer grow pale, and his children will honor God's name.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have been wayward in spirit, and how can I come to a deeper understanding of God's ways?
- In what areas of my life do I tend to grumble or complain, and how can I learn to accept instruction from God's Word?
- How can I cultivate a humble heart that is receptive to God's guidance and instruction, as seen in Isaiah 29:24?
- What are some spiritual disciplines that can help me gain a deeper understanding of God's character and His ways, such as reading Scripture, prayer, or fasting?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 29:24
They also that erred in spirit,.... In judgment, and in spiritual things; as the Jews have done, ever since the Messiah's coming, being given up to a spirit of error, as the Targum, on Isaiah 29:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 29:24
They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine. They also that erred - (Isaiah 28:7.) Shall learn doctrine - rather, shall receive discipline or instruction.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 29:24
They also that erred in spirit; those Gentiles whose spirits or minds were ignorant of and erred from God’ s truth, and who were led aside by a lying spirit, or by the spirit of error and delusion, to idolatry, and all manner of impiety, Shall come to understanding; shall come to the knowledge of the truth. They that murmured shall learn doctrine; they that would not receive the doctrine of God, but murmured at God’ s faithful prophets and teachers, who delivered it, which was the practice of divers, both Jews and Gentiles, shall now learn doctrine, and receive God’ s truth in the love of it.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 29:24
Isaiah 29:24 They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine.Ver. 24. They also that erred in spirit.] Erroneous opinions, and muttering against ministers, are here instanced as two special obstacles to effectual conversion. Those that relinquish not these two evils are far enough from God’ s kingdom, and yet today nothing is more ordinary; hence so few converts, so many apostates.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 29:24
(24) They that murmured shall learn doctrine.—Better, instruction. The word is prominent in the sapiential books of Israel, and is therefore adapted to describe the process of growth and education that followed on conversion. The word, too, “murmured” is noticeable, as occurring only in Deuteronomy 1:27; Psalms 106:25, of which its use here may be an echo.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 29:24
24. The meaning is that even the least capable and most refractory classes of the community shall willingly subject themselves to the teaching of revelation. understanding and doctrine are words characteristic of the Hebrew Wisdom Literature (Isaiah 28:29).
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 29:24
They also that erred in spirit - (see Isaiah 29:9-10). Shall learn doctrine - When” this would occur the prophet does not state.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 29:24
22-24. Jehovah, who called Abraham out of heathendom, says, that in consequence of this happy change, which shall take place in the nation when the oppressor shall be removed, and the poor and meek
Sermons on Isaiah 29:24
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The Reproach of the Solemn Assembly - Part 2 by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, Pastor Wilkinson calls on the congregation to come forward and seek deliverance and strength from the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes the importance of repentance and ke |
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Walking Away From God - Part 2 by Charles Stanley | This sermon delves into the consequences of sin, focusing on the themes of waste, want, weariness, and the importance of true repentance. It emphasizes how sin leads to squandering |
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Through Repentance to Faith - Part 1 by Derek Prince | This sermon emphasizes the foundational importance of repentance before faith in the Christian journey. It delves into the doctrinal foundation outlined in Hebrews 6:1-3, highlight |
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Beatitudes - Part 3 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the incongruity of the gospel in the world. He uses the analogy of ducks hatching eggs with four legs and calves with three heads to illustra |
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Abraham, My Friend: 07 Back on the Flight Path by Ron Bailey | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of the "Gospel of the Second Chance" using the story of Jonah and Abraham from the Bible. He emphasizes that God is a God of grace |
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Come Unto Me and I Will Give You Rest by Peter Orasuk | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the rejection of Jesus by the people and the compelling call of the gospel. He emphasizes that the gospel itself has a compelling power tha |
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Enlarging Our Hearts - Part 5 by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being 'poor in spirit,' acknowledging our neediness before God without comparing ourselves to others. It warns against jealousy, narrow-hea |