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Isaiah 29:12 KJV
Isaiah · chapter 29 · verse 12
And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned.Isaiah 29:12 · King James Version
Isaiah 29:12 in context
10For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered.
11And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed:
12And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned.
13Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:
14Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- deliverednâthanto give, used with greatest latitude of applicationH5414 →
- learnedyâdaʻto knowH3045 →
- sayingʼâmarto sayH559 →
- bookçêpherproperly, writingH5612 →
- Readqârâʼto call out toH7121 →
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Here, I. The prophet stands amazed at the stupidity of the greatest part of the Jewish nation. They had Levites, who taught the good knowledge of the Lord and had encouragement from Hezekiah in doing so, Ch2 30:22.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 9-16