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God Needs No Advisor
Commentators unanimously explain that this verse, quoting Isaiah 40:13, is a rhetorical question highlighting God's infinite and self-sufficient wisdom. Unlike human leaders who rely on counselors, God's plans are perfect and originate solely from His own mind. No created being is qualified to advise or instruct Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 11:34
18th Century
Theologian
For who hath known, etc. This verse is a quotation, with a slight change, from Isaiah 40:13, Who hath directed the Spirit of the Lord,…
AT Robertson
On Romans 11:34
Who hath known? (τις εγνω?). Second aorist active indicative of γινωσκω, a timeless aorist, did know, does know, will know. Quotat…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 11:34
19th Century
Bishop
For who has known the mind of the Lord?—The two clauses in this verse are illustrative of the wisdom and knowledge of God…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 11:34
In view of the assurance generated by v.32, it is no wonder that Paul, despite his burden for the Israel of his day, is able to lift his heart in a…
John Calvin
On Romans 11:34
16th Century
Theologian
Who has known the mind of the Lord? He begins here, as it were, to extend his hand to restrain the audacity of people, so that they do not…
John Gill
On Romans 11:34
17th Century
Pastor
For who has known the mind of the Lord
The intentions of his mind, the thoughts of his heart, and the counsels of his will: th…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 11:33–36
17th Century
Minister
The apostle Paul knew the mysteries of the kingdom of God as well as anyone ever has; yet he confesses himself to be at a loss. Despairing of findi…