Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All this also comes from the LORD Almighty, whose plan is wonderful, whose wisdom is magnificent. New Living Translation The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is a wonderful teacher, and he gives the farmer great wisdom. English Standard Version This also comes from the LORD of hosts; he is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom. Berean Standard Bible This also comes from the LORD of Hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom. King James Bible This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working. New King James Version This also comes from the LORD of hosts, Who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in guidance. New American Standard Bible This also comes from the LORD of armies, Who has made His counsel wonderful and His wisdom great. NASB 1995 This also comes from the LORD of hosts, Who has made His counsel wonderful and His wisdom great. NASB 1977 This also comes from the LORD of hosts, Who has made His counsel wonderful and His wisdom great. Legacy Standard Bible This also comes from Yahweh of hosts, Who has made His counsel wonderful and His wisdom great. Amplified Bible This also comes from the LORD of hosts, Who has made His counsel wonderful and His wisdom great. Christian Standard Bible This also comes from the LORD of Armies. He gives wondrous advice; he gives great wisdom. Holman Christian Standard Bible This also comes from the LORD of Hosts. He gives wonderful advice; He gives great wisdom. American Standard Version This also cometh forth from Jehovah of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom. Contemporary English Version This wonderful knowledge comes from the LORD All-Powerful, who has such great wisdom. English Revised Version This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom. GOD'S WORD® Translation All of this has come from the LORD of Armies. His counsel is wonderful, and his wisdom is great. Good News Translation All this wisdom comes from the LORD Almighty. The plans God makes are wise, and they always succeed. International Standard Version This insight also comes from the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, who is distinguished in practical advice and magnificent in sound wisdom." Majority Standard Bible This also comes from the LORD of Hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom. NET Bible This also comes from the LORD who commands armies, who gives supernatural guidance and imparts great wisdom. New Heart English Bible This also comes forth from the LORD of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom. Webster's Bible Translation This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in operation. World English Bible This also comes out from Yahweh of Armies, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionEven this from YHWH of Hosts has gone out, "" He has made counsel wonderful, "" He has made wisdom great! Young's Literal Translation Even this from Jehovah of Hosts hath gone out, He hath made counsel wonderful, He hath made wisdom great! Smith's Literal Translation Also this shall come forth from Jehovah of armies, he being wonderful of counsel and great of understanding. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThis also is come forth from the Lord God of hosts, to make his counsel wonderful, and magnify justice. Catholic Public Domain Version And this has gone forth from the Lord, the God of hosts, so that he may accomplish his miraculous plan and magnify justice. New American Bible This too comes from the LORD of hosts; wonderful is his counsel and great his wisdom. New Revised Standard Version This also comes from the LORD of hosts; he is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThis also comes forth from the LORD of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in instruction. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Also this has come forth from before LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts. A wonder of intelligence has amplified growth! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts: Wonderful is His counsel, and great His wisdom. Brenton Septuagint Translation And these signs came forth from the Lord of hosts. Take counsel, exalt vain comfort. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Listen and Hear…28Grain for bread must be ground, but it is not endlessly threshed. Though the wheels of the cart roll over it, the horses do not crush it. 29This also comes from the LORD of Hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom. Cross References James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Romans 11:33 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! Colossians 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Job 12:13 Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His. 1 Corinthians 1:24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Daniel 2:20-21 and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. / He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Ephesians 1:17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. Jeremiah 10:12 The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. Psalm 104:24 How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures. 1 Kings 3:28 When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice. Proverbs 8:14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength. Job 28:12-28 But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell? / No man can know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living. / The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’ ... Matthew 13:54 Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked. Luke 21:15 For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict. Treasury of Scripture This also comes forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working. cometh Isaiah 28:21,22 For the LORD shall rise up as in mount Perazim, he shall be wroth as in the valley of Gibeon, that he may do his work, his strange work; and bring to pass his act, his strange act… Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Job 5:9 Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number: Jump to Previous Acts Almighty Armies Counsel Excellent Forth Great Hosts Magnificent Operation Purposing Wisdom Wise Wonderful Wonders WorkingJump to Next Acts Almighty Armies Counsel Excellent Forth Great Hosts Magnificent Operation Purposing Wisdom Wise Wonderful Wonders WorkingIsaiah 28 1. The prophet threatens Ephraim for their pride and drunkenness5. The residue shall be advanced in the kingdom of Christ 7. He rebukes their error 9. Their unwillingness to learn 14. And their security 16. Christ the sure foundation is promised 17. Their security shall be tried 23. They are incited to the consideration of God's providence This also comes from the LORD of Hosts The title "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's sovereignty and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. This phrase connects to the broader context of Isaiah, where God is portrayed as the ultimate authority and protector of Israel. The term "Hosts" refers to the angelic armies, underscoring God's ability to execute His will. This phrase assures the reader that the message and wisdom being discussed are divinely ordained, not merely human insight. It aligns with other scriptures, such as Psalm 24:10, which also refers to God as the "LORD of Hosts," highlighting His majesty and strength. who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD of HostsThis title emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. It reflects His sovereignty and ability to execute His plans with precision and might. 2. Isaiah The prophet who conveyed God's messages to the people of Judah and Jerusalem. His role was to call the people back to faithfulness and to warn them of impending judgment due to their disobedience. 3. Judah and Jerusalem The primary audience of Isaiah's prophecies. During Isaiah's time, these regions were facing political turmoil and spiritual decline, prompting the need for divine guidance and correction. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in WisdomRecognize that God's wisdom surpasses human understanding. His plans are perfect, and His counsel is always right. Seeking Divine Guidance In times of uncertainty, turn to God for guidance. Trust in His wonderful counsel to lead you through life's challenges. The Role of Prophets Understand the importance of prophetic voices in guiding and correcting God's people. Be open to receiving and discerning messages that align with God's Word. Trust in God's Plan Even when circumstances seem chaotic, trust that God is in control. His wisdom is excellent, and His plans are for our ultimate good. Reflecting God's Wisdom As believers, strive to reflect God's wisdom in your daily decisions and interactions. Seek to be a source of godly counsel to others.(29) This also cometh forth from the Lord of hosts.--The force of the climax lies in the use of the highest of the Divine names instead of "God" (Elohim), as in Isaiah 28:26. The wisdom of the husband man was His gift in the highest aspect of the being that had been revealed to men, and that gift was in itself a parable of the method of His own government. Verse 29. - This also (comp. ver. 26). This prudent dealing of the husbandman with his produce is the result of the wisdom implanted in him by God. The prophet goes no further, but leaves his disciples to draw the conclusion that God's own method of working will be similar. Wonderful in counsel (comp. Isaiah 9:6). Excellent in working; rather, great in wisdom (comp. Job 6:13: 12:16; Proverbs 2:7; Proverbs 3:21; Proverbs 8:14; Proverbs 18:1; Micah 6:9). Proverbs 8:14 is especially in point, since there the same two qualities are ascribed to God as in the present passage. |
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