Isaiah 44:25 Meaning and Explanation
“That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God foils false prophets, confounds diviners, and reverses the wisdom of the wise.
The Context of Isaiah 44:25
God systematically dismantles false prophecy, divination, and worldly wisdom as part of His vindication.
What Does Isaiah 44:25 Mean?
'Frustrateth the tokens of the liars' aims directly at false prophets and their false signs. God neutralizes their claims and credibility. 'Maketh diviners mad' suggests God confounds those who claim hidden knowledge, exposing their pretense and discrediting their methods.
'Turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish' extends the reversal to human wisdom itself. When wisdom stands apart from God, it leads backward rather than forward. God's action inverts the apparent superiority of the learned and confident, revealing their folly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 44:25
What does Isaiah 44:25 mean?
God foils false prophets, confounds diviners, and reverses the wisdom of the wise.
What is the context of Isaiah 44:25?
God systematically dismantles false prophecy, divination, and worldly wisdom as part of His vindication.