Isaiah 28:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 28:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 28:9 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The NIV reads: "“Who is it he is trying to teach? To whom is he explaining his message? To children weaned from their milk, to those jus..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 28:9 — NIV
““Who is it he is trying to teach? To whom is he explaining his message? To children weaned from their milk, to those just taken from the breast?”
— Isaiah 28:9 (NIV)
Cross-References for Isaiah 28:9
“The LORD has brought over you a deep sleep: He has sealed your eyes (the prophets); he has covered your heads (the seers).”
Addresses spiritual blindness and lack of understanding.
“In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: “‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.’”
Quotes Isaiah regarding the people's inability to understand.
“It is written in the Prophets: ‘They will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard the Father and learned from him comes to me.”
Contrasts true spiritual understanding with the people's lack of it.
“Brothers and sisters, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be adults.”
Exhorts believers to move beyond childish understanding.
“In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food!”
Criticizes the Hebrews for their lack of spiritual maturity.
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