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Yet he also is wise, and will bring evil, and will not call back his words, but will arise against the house of the evil-doers, and against the help of those who work iniquity.
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God's Wisdom vs. Ours
Commentators like Calvin and Ellicott highlight the sarcastic tone in the phrase, "Yet he also is wise." Isaiah is mocking the political leaders who thought their alliance with Egypt was a clever plan. He reminds them that God's wisdom infinitely surpasses any human scheme. Trying to outsmart God or hide our plans from Him is not only foolish but also provokes His judgment.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Yet he also is wise- God is wise. It is in vain to attempt to deceive him, or to accomplish such purposes without his knowledge.
19th Century
Anglican
Yet he also is wise. — The words have a ring of sarcasm in them. Isaiah admits ironically that the counselors of Hezekiah…
16th Century
Protestant
Yet he also is wise. By calling God “wise,” he does not merely attribute to Him the honor of an attribute that always belongs to Him, but …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Yet he also [is] wise That is, God, the Holy One of Israel, is, whom they disregarded; and wiser too than the Egyptians, …
God will oppose the help sought from workers of iniquity. Sinners may be convicted of folly by plain and self-evident truths, which they cannot den…
13th Century
Catholic
Woe to them that go down. In this part, he threatens both the Egyptians and the Jews at the same time. Regarding this, he does t…
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