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Whom will he teach knowledge? and whom will he make to understand the message? those who are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts?
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The Voice of Mockery
Most scholars explain that this verse is not from God or the prophet, but quotes the mocking words of Judah's corrupt leaders. They are sarcastically asking, "Who does God think he's teaching? Does he see us as toddlers, needing the same simple lesson repeated over and over?" This reveals their arrogant contempt for God's clear, foundational truth.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Whom shall he teach knowledge? — This verse begins a statement concerning another form of sin that prevailed among the people of Ju…
19th Century
Anglican
Whom shall he teach knowledge? —The two verses that follow reproduce the language of the drunkards as they talk scornfull…
16th Century
Protestant
Whom shall he teach knowledge? Here the Prophet shows by an expression of amazement that the disease of the people is incurable, and that …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Whom shall he teach knowledge? Not the drunken priest or prophet, who were both unfit for teaching men knowledge; but eit…
The prophet next turns to Judah, whom he calls the residue of his people. Happy are those alone who glory in the Lord of hosts himself. Therefore, …
13th Century
Catholic
Woe to the crown. In this part, he issues a threat against those who scorn the predictions of the prophets.
First, he thr…
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