Isaiah 28:29
ESV
This also comes from the Lord of hosts; he is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom.
NIV
All this also comes from the Lord Almighty, whose plan is wonderful, whose wisdom is magnificent.
NASB
This also comes from the Lord of armies, Who has made His counsel wonderful and His wisdom great.
CSB
This also comes from the Lord of Armies. He gives wondrous advice; he gives great wisdom.
NLT
The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is a wonderful teacher, and he gives the farmer great wisdom.
KJV
This also cometh forth from the Lord of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working.
NKJV
This also comes from the Lord of hosts, Who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in guidance.
What does Isaiah 28:29 mean?
The farmer knows to follow the wisdom and plan of the Lord as it is revealed in nature. He seeks out which practices work best with the way God has designed the world. His goal is to get the best results from his farming. The wise farmer listens to and learns from the Lord, ultimately, in the very practical realm of agriculture (Isaiah 28:24–28).Jerusalem's leaders need to understand that the Lord's instructions, through Isaiah, come from the Lord of hosts. God's revealed word is for their good. It is wonderful counsel and excellent wisdom. Following it will bring about the best results for them and for the nation. Instead, Judah's leaders must be warned not to sneer at prophecy. They will only be convinced when the hailstorm of the Assyrians rains down on the nation (Isaiah 28:17–19).
