Isaiah 29:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?”
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Read Full Chapter →Isaiah pronounces judgment on those who plot in secret, thinking God cannot see their hidden counsels and works.
The Context of Isaiah 29:15
Isaiah condemns those whose hidden plots and secret works assume God is blind to their schemes.
What Does Isaiah 29:15 Mean?
The 'seeking deep to hide' suggests deliberate, careful plotting done in darkness. Those who hide their counsel imagine themselves wise for concealing their plans, but their blindness is to the nature of God. They ask 'Who seeth us?' as if God is absent or ignorant of hidden things—a fundamental misunderstanding of the Lord's omniscience.
This woe extends the judgment to the political and military leaders whose secret strategies fueled Jerusalem's rebellion against God. Their belief that they can hide from God's sight reveals the spiritual blindness that made their other blindnesses inevitable. You cannot conceal from the God who sees all.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 29:15
What does Isaiah 29:15 mean?
Isaiah pronounces judgment on those who plot in secret, thinking God cannot see their hidden counsels and works.
What is the context of Isaiah 29:15?
Isaiah condemns those whose hidden plots and secret works assume God is blind to their schemes.