Isaiah 54:15
Isaiah 54:15 in Multiple Translations
If anyone attacks you, it is not from Me; whoever assails you will fall before you.
Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake.
Behold, they may gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall because of thee.
See, they may be moved to war, but not by my authority: all those who come together to make an attack on you, will be broken against you.
If any invader comes to attack you, I didn't send them; you will defeat anyone who attacks you.
Beholde, the enemie shall gather himselfe, but without me: whosoeuer shall gather himselfe in thee, against thee, shall fall.
Lo, he doth diligently assemble without My desire, Who hath assembled near thee? By thee he falleth!
Behold, they may gather together, but not by me. Whoever gathers together against you will fall because of you.
Behold, they shall surely assemble but not by me: whoever shall assemble against thee shall fall for thy sake.
Behold, an inhabitant shall come, who was not with me, he that was a stranger to thee before, shall be joined to thee.
If any army attacks you, it will not be because I have incited them to do that, and you will defeat any group that attacks you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 54:15
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Isaiah 54:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
הֵ֣ן
גּ֥וֹר
יָג֛וּר
אֶ֖פֶס
מֵֽ/אוֹתִ֑/י
מִי
גָ֥ר
אִתָּ֖/ךְ
עָלַ֥יִ/ךְ
יִפּֽוֹל
הֵ֣ן
hên
H2005
look!
Part
גּ֥וֹר
gûwr
H1481
to sojourn
V-Qal-Ptc
יָג֛וּר
gûwr
H1481
to sojourn
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
אֶ֖פֶס
ʼepheç
H657
end
N-ms
מֵֽ/אוֹתִ֑/י
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Prep | DirObjM | Suff
מִי
mîy
H4310
who?
Part
גָ֥ר
gûwr
H1481
to sojourn
V-Qal
אִתָּ֖/ךְ
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
עָלַ֥יִ/ךְ
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
יִפּֽוֹל
nâphal
H5307
to fall
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 54:15
הֵ֣ן
hên
H2005
"look!"
Part
An expression meaning look or behold, used to get someone's attention, like in the prophet Isaiah's writings. It can also express surprise or introduce a hypothetical situation.
Definition: interj 1) behold, lo, though hypothetical part 2) if Aramaic equivalent: hen (הֵן "look!" H2006A)
Usage: Occurs in 311 OT verses. KJV: behold, if, lo, though. See also: Genesis 3:22; Job 2:6; Psalms 51:7.
גּ֥וֹר
gûwr
H1481
"to sojourn"
V-Qal-Ptc
This word means to fear or dread something, like the fear of God. It implies a sense of awe or reverence, like the fear that the disciples felt during the storm on the lake in Matthew 8:24. It can also mean to be a stranger or sojourner in a place.
Definition: 1) to sojourn, abide, dwell in, dwell with, remain, inhabit, be a stranger, be continuing, surely 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sojourn, dwell for a time 1a2) to abide, stay, temporarily dwell 1b) (Hithpolel) 1b1) to seek hospitality with 1b2) to assemble oneself
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: abide, assemble, be afraid, dwell, fear, gather (together), inhabitant, remain, sojourn, stand in awe, (be) stranger, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 12:10; 1 Kings 17:20; Psalms 5:5.
יָג֛וּר
gûwr
H1481
"to sojourn"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This word means to fear or dread something, like the fear of God. It implies a sense of awe or reverence, like the fear that the disciples felt during the storm on the lake in Matthew 8:24. It can also mean to be a stranger or sojourner in a place.
Definition: 1) to sojourn, abide, dwell in, dwell with, remain, inhabit, be a stranger, be continuing, surely 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sojourn, dwell for a time 1a2) to abide, stay, temporarily dwell 1b) (Hithpolel) 1b1) to seek hospitality with 1b2) to assemble oneself
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: abide, assemble, be afraid, dwell, fear, gather (together), inhabitant, remain, sojourn, stand in awe, (be) stranger, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 12:10; 1 Kings 17:20; Psalms 5:5.
אֶ֖פֶס
ʼepheç
H657
"end"
N-ms
This word can mean the soles of the feet or the ankles, but it can also mean an end or a stop to something. In Deuteronomy 28:35, it describes a curse that will afflict the Israelites from the soles of their feet to the top of their head.
Definition: 1) ceasing, end, finality 2) expressing non-existence
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: ankle, but (only), end, howbeit, less than nothing, nevertheless (where), no, none (beside), not (any, -withstanding), thing of nought, save(-ing), there, uttermost part, want, without (cause). See also: Numbers 13:28; Isaiah 5:8; Psalms 2:8.
מֵֽ/אוֹתִ֑/י
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Prep | DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִי
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
גָ֥ר
gûwr
H1481
"to sojourn"
V-Qal
This word means to fear or dread something, like the fear of God. It implies a sense of awe or reverence, like the fear that the disciples felt during the storm on the lake in Matthew 8:24. It can also mean to be a stranger or sojourner in a place.
Definition: 1) to sojourn, abide, dwell in, dwell with, remain, inhabit, be a stranger, be continuing, surely 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sojourn, dwell for a time 1a2) to abide, stay, temporarily dwell 1b) (Hithpolel) 1b1) to seek hospitality with 1b2) to assemble oneself
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: abide, assemble, be afraid, dwell, fear, gather (together), inhabitant, remain, sojourn, stand in awe, (be) stranger, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 12:10; 1 Kings 17:20; Psalms 5:5.
אִתָּ֖/ךְ
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
עָלַ֥יִ/ךְ
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
יִפּֽוֹל
nâphal
H5307
"to fall"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to fall, and it's used in many ways, like falling down, failing, or being defeated. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. God's people often fell away from Him, but He always offered a way back.
Definition: : fall/drop/fail 1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall (of violent death) 1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before 1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of 1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result 1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to 1a7) to lie, lie prostrate 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate 1b2) to overthrow 1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot 1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.) 1b5) to cause to fall 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon 1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself 1d) (Pilel) to fall
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for H6419 (פָּלַל)), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Samuel 17:52; Esther 9:3.
Study Notes — Isaiah 54:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 54:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 54:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 54:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 54:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 54:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 54:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 54:15
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 54:15
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 54:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 54:15
- Sermons on Isaiah 54:15
Context — Future Blessings for Zion
13Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity.
14In righteousness you will be established, far from oppression, for you will have no fear. Terror will be far removed, for it will not come near you.
15If anyone attacks you, it is not from Me; whoever assails you will fall before you.
16Behold, I have created the craftsman who fans the coals into flame and forges a weapon fit for its task; and I have created the destroyer to wreak havoc. 17No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 41:11–16 | Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you. Do not fear, O worm of Jacob, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel. Behold, I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them, and reduce the hills to chaff. You will winnow them, and a wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the LORD; you will glory in the Holy One of Israel. |
| 2 | Psalms 37:12–13 | The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them, but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming. |
| 3 | Zechariah 12:9 | So on that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem. |
| 4 | Zechariah 2:8 | For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye— |
| 5 | Isaiah 43:3–4 | For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your place. Because you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you and nations in place of your life. |
| 6 | Revelation 20:8–9 | and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—to assemble them for battle. Their number is like the sand of the seashore. And they marched across the broad expanse of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. But fire came down from heaven and consumed them. |
| 7 | Zechariah 14:2–3 | For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city. Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle. |
| 8 | Isaiah 43:14 | Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “For your sake, I will send to Babylon and bring them all as fugitives, even the Chaldeans, in the ships in which they rejoice. |
| 9 | Ezekiel 38:8–23 | After a long time you will be summoned. In the latter years you will enter a land that has recovered from war, whose people were gathered from many nations to the mountains of Israel, which had long been desolate. They had been brought out from the nations, and all now dwell securely. You and all your troops, and many peoples with you will go up, advancing like a thunderstorm; you will be like a cloud covering the land. This is what the Lord GOD says: On that day, thoughts will arise in your mind, and you will devise an evil plan. You will say, ‘I will go up against a land of unwalled villages; I will come against a tranquil people who dwell securely, all of them living without walls or bars or gates— in order to seize the spoil and carry off the plunder, to turn a hand against the desolate places now inhabited and against a people gathered from the nations, who have acquired livestock and possessions and who live at the center of the land.’ Sheba and Dedan and the merchants of Tarshish with all its villages will ask, ‘Have you come to capture the plunder? Have you assembled your hordes to carry away loot, to make off with silver and gold, to take cattle and goods, to seize great spoil?’ Therefore prophesy, son of man, and tell Gog that this is what the Lord GOD says: On that day when My people Israel are dwelling securely, will you not take notice of this? And you will come from your place out of the far north—you and many peoples with you, all riding horses—a mighty horde, a huge army. You will advance against My people Israel like a cloud covering the land. It will happen in the latter days, O Gog, that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me when I show Myself holy in you before their eyes. This is what the Lord GOD says: Are you the one of whom I have spoken in former days through My servants, the prophets of Israel, who in those times prophesied for years that I would bring you against them? Now on that day when Gog comes against the land of Israel, declares the Lord GOD, My wrath will flare up. In My zeal and fiery rage I proclaim that on that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel. The fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, every creature that crawls upon the ground, and all mankind on the face of the earth will tremble at My presence. The mountains will be thrown down, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground. And I will summon a sword against Gog on all My mountains, declares the Lord GOD, and every man’s sword will be against his brother. I will execute judgment upon him with plague and bloodshed. I will pour out torrents of rain, hailstones, fire, and sulfur on him and on his troops and on the many nations with him. I will magnify and sanctify Myself, and will reveal Myself in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD. |
| 10 | Revelation 16:14 | These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty. |
Isaiah 54:15 Summary
This verse promises that if anyone attacks us, it's not because God sent them, but because they are opposing God's people. We can trust that God will protect us and bring our attackers to justice, as seen in Isaiah 54:15 and supported by Psalm 37:39. This is a reminder that God is our loving Father and protector, and we can have confidence in His care for us, just like a child trusts their parents to keep them safe, as described in Matthew 7:11. By trusting in God's promise, we can face challenges with courage and faith, knowing that He is always with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when the verse says 'it is not from Me'?
This phrase suggests that God is not the source of attacks or harm that come against His people, as seen in Isaiah 54:15, and is consistent with His character as a loving and protective Father, as described in Psalm 23:4.
How can we trust that our attackers will fall before us?
We can trust in God's promise to protect and defend us, as stated in Isaiah 54:15, and have faith that He will ultimately bring justice and vindication, as declared in Isaiah 54:17 and Romans 8:28.
Does this verse mean that believers will never face opposition or attacks?
No, this verse does not promise that believers will never face opposition, but rather that any attacks that do come are not from God, and that He will ultimately bring victory and protection, as seen in Isaiah 54:15 and 2 Thessalonians 3:3.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of God's plan for His people?
This verse is part of a larger promise of God's protection, provision, and blessing for His people, as seen in Isaiah 54:13-17, and is consistent with His covenant promises to Abraham and His people, as described in Genesis 12:2-3 and Jeremiah 31:31-34.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have experienced God's protection and defense in my life, and how can I trust Him more fully in times of uncertainty?
- How does this verse challenge my understanding of God's sovereignty and His role in the world, and what implications does it have for my daily life?
- In what ways can I apply the promise of Isaiah 54:15 to my current circumstances, and how can I trust God to bring victory and protection in my life?
- What does this verse reveal about God's heart and character, and how can I deepen my relationship with Him as a result of this understanding?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 54:15
Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me,.... Not by the Lord, by his command or order to do his will, and execute his pleasure, which sometimes was the case, as in Sennacherib,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 54:15
Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 54:15
They shall surely gather together; it is true, there will not want some that shall combine and make an attempt against thee. But not by me; as they do this without any such commission from me, as Sennacherib and Nebuchadnezzar had, ,7 Jeremiah 25:9; so they shall not have my help in it, without which all their endeavours will be vain and unsuccessful. Whosoever shall gather together to battle, as is manifest from the following words, of which kind of gathering this word is used, , and elsewhere. Against thee, Heb. with thee. But to fight with a man is all one with fighting against him. Shall fall for thy sake; for that respect and love which I bear to thee. Or before thee, as this particle is sometimes used, so as thine eyes shall behold it.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 54:15
Isaiah 54:15 Behold, they shall surely gather together, [but] not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake. Ver. 15. Behold, they shall surely (or sedulously) gather together,] Heb., He shall, gathering, gather together, i.e., the enemies, as one man. Some understand it as heretics and hypocrites, who shall dwell together with the Church, so they render it; but shall be evil affected toward it, but to their own ruin, Whosoever shall gather together against thee.] Qui accolit tecum contra te. Such are those renegade Jesuits that run over to the Lutherans, pretending to be converts, when it is only to keep up the bitter contention that is between them and us. Commorabuntur.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 54:15
(15) But not by me . . .—Another contrast with Isaiah’s experience. The power of Sargon and Sennacherib rested on the fact that they were instruments in God’s hands (Isaiah 10:15; Isaiah 37:26). Against the new Jerusalem no command would be given such as had been given to them.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 54:15
Verse 15. Shall fall for thy sake - "Shall come over to thy side."] For יפול yippol, twenty-eight MSS. (eight ancient) have יפל yipal, in its more common form. For the meaning of the word in this place, see Jeremiah 37:13.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 54:15
15. The verse is somewhat difficult. The rendering “gather together” can hardly be defended, and moreover it does not suit the construction (“against,” in the second line, is really “with”). The verb is perhaps best explained as a by-form of a root meaning to “stir up” (strife) or pick a quarrel (Proverbs 15:18). The sense would be: If (any) should stir up strife (it is) not of me; whosoever stirs up strife with thee shall fall &c. (see R.V. and marg.) fall because of thee] or perhaps “fall upon thee” to his own ruin (cf. ch. Isaiah 8:14 f.). R.V. marg. suggests “fall away to thee,” i.e. go over to thy side, which is the sense given by some of the ancient versions. The phrase has this meaning in Jeremiah 21:9; Jeremiah 37:14 (“fall away to the Chaldæans”), but it is little appropriate in this verse.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 54:15
Behold, they shall surely gather together - The idea in this verse is, that the enemies of the people of God would indeed form alliances and compacts against them, but it would not be under the
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 54:15
15. They shall surely gather together — That is, enemies, or opposing companies. Compacts shall still be formed against Zion. But not by me — Not by my appointment. I may not hinder — I may permit for a time.
Sermons on Isaiah 54:15
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(Through the Bible) Isaiah 41-42 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses God's self-definition and his power as the creator of the heavens and the earth. The preacher references the story of Belshazzar and the hand |
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From the Death of Alexander and Aristobulus to the Banishment of Archelaus by Flavius Josephus | Flavius Josephus recounts the tumultuous final days of King Herod, who, afflicted with a severe and painful illness as a divine judgment for his sins, becomes increasingly tyrannic |
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Is God Through With the Jew? by Denis Lyle | Denis Lyle preaches about the prophecy of the seventy weeks of Daniel, emphasizing that it was written to help us understand God's wonderful plan for the Jews. Despite some believi |
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The Latter Rain! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the prophetic significance of the latter rain, as foretold in Zechariah and Joel, which represents a powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the last d |
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We Need Never Be Discouraged (Kannada) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding Satan's tactics, particularly focusing on discouragement as one of his main weapons against young people. It highlights the n |
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Blood on the Moon by David Davis | This sermon delves into the spiritual battle in the Middle East, contrasting the shedding of blood in the region with the sacrificial blood of Jesus. It emphasizes the need for a f |
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Enlightenment on Resurrection Life by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of faith in believing that God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. It challenges listeners to examine their faith by questioning i |