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"For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?"
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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,…
Who hath known? (τις εγνω?). Second aorist active indicative of γινωσκω, a timeless aorist, did know, does know, will know. Quotat…
19th Century
Anglican
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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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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle sought to explain the reason for the divine judgments by which Gentiles and Jews obtain mercy after their unbelie…
