Isaiah 29:14 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →In response to their false piety, God will do a marvelous and wonderful work that will confound their human wisdom and counsels.
The Context of Isaiah 29:14
God promises to act in ways that will overturn human wisdom and counsel.
What Does Isaiah 29:14 Mean?
God's 'marvellous work' stands in sharp contrast to the people's empty worship. He will act in a way that transcends human strategy and understanding. The wise men whose counsel the rulers follow will find their wisdom nullified. The prudent whose calculations seemed so careful will be left bewildered.
This judgment targets intellectual pride. Those who trust in their own reasoning rather than God's word will discover that their plans fail, their insights prove empty, their understanding cannot grasp what God is doing. The marvellous work is marvelous precisely because it operates beyond the reach of human strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 29:14
What does Isaiah 29:14 mean?
In response to their false piety, God will do a marvelous and wonderful work that will confound their human wisdom and counsels.
What is the context of Isaiah 29:14?
God promises to act in ways that will overturn human wisdom and counsel.