Isaiah 28:9 cpdv — To whom will he teach knowledge? And to whom will he grant an understanding of what is heard? To those who have been we…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"To whom will he teach knowledge? And to whom will he grant an understanding of what is heard? To those who have been weaned from the milk, who have been pulled away from the breasts. "

— Isaiah 28:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 28 — Context

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And he will be the spirit of judgment for those who sit in judgment, and the strength of those who return from war to the gates.

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Yet truly, these also have been ignorant due to wine, and they have gone astray due to inebriation. The priest and the prophet have been ignorant because of inebriation. They have been absorbed by wine. They have staggered in drunkenness. They have not known the One who sees. They have been ignorant of judgment.

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For all the tables have been filled with vomit and filth, so much so that there was no place left.

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To whom will he teach knowledge? And to whom will he grant an understanding of what is heard? To those who have been weaned from the milk, who have been pulled away from the breasts.

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So then: command, and command again; command, and command again; expect, and expect again; a little here, and a little there.

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For with the speech of lips and with a different language, he will speak to this people.

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He said to them: “This is my rest. Refresh the weary,” and, “This is my refreshment.” And yet they were unwilling to listen.

Isaiah 28:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 28:9 say?
Isaiah 28:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “To whom will he teach knowledge? And to whom will he grant an understanding of what is heard? To those who have been weaned from the milk, who have been pulled away from the breasts. ”
Where is Isaiah 28:9 in the Bible?
Isaiah 28:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 28, verse 9.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 28:9.
What translation should I read Isaiah 28:9 in?
Isaiah 28:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 28:9?
Isaiah 28:9 reads (CPDV): “To whom will he teach knowledge? And to whom will he grant an understanding of what is heard? To those who have been weaned from the milk, who have been pulled away from the breasts. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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