Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The ox knows its master, the donkey its owner’s manger, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand.” New Living Translation Even an ox knows its owner, and a donkey recognizes its master’s care— but Israel doesn’t know its master. My people don’t recognize my care for them.” English Standard Version The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s crib, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand.” Berean Standard Bible The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.” King James Bible The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider. New King James Version The ox knows its owner And the donkey its master’s crib; But Israel does not know, My people do not consider.” New American Standard Bible “An ox knows its owner, And a donkey its master’s manger, But Israel does not know, My people do not understand.” NASB 1995 “An ox knows its owner, And a donkey its master’s manger, But Israel does not know, My people do not understand.” NASB 1977 “An ox knows its owner, And a donkey its master’s manger, But Israel does not know, My people do not understand.” Legacy Standard Bible An ox knows its owner, And a donkey its master’s manger, But Israel does not know; My people do not perceive.” Amplified Bible “The ox [instinctively] knows its owner, And the donkey its master’s feeding trough, But Israel does not know [Me as LORD], My people do not understand.” Christian Standard Bible The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s feeding trough, but Israel does not know; my people do not understand.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s feeding trough, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.” American Standard Version The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib; but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider. Contemporary English Version Oxen and donkeys know who owns and feeds them, but my people won't ever learn." English Revised Version The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider. GOD'S WORD® Translation Oxen know their owners, and donkeys know where their masters feed them. But Israel doesn't know [its owner]. My people don't understand [who feeds them]. Good News Translation Cattle know who owns them, and donkeys know where their master feeds them. But that is more than my people Israel know. They don't understand at all." International Standard Version The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master's feeding trough, but Israel doesn't know, and my people don't understand. Majority Standard Bible The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master?s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.? NET Bible An ox recognizes its owner, a donkey recognizes where its owner puts its food; but Israel does not recognize me, my people do not understand." New Heart English Bible The ox knows his owner, and the donkey his master's crib; but Israel doesn't know, my people do not understand. Webster's Bible Translation The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider. World English Bible The ox knows his owner, and the donkey his master’s crib; but Israel doesn’t know. My people don’t consider.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAn ox has known its owner, "" And a donkey the crib of its master, "" Israel has not known, "" My people have not understood.” Young's Literal Translation An ox hath known its owner, And an ass the crib of its master, Israel hath not known, My people hath not understood. Smith's Literal Translation The ox knew his possessor, and the ass his lord's stall: Israel knew not; my people understood not. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel hath not known me, and my people hath not understood. Catholic Public Domain Version An ox knows his owner, and a donkey knows the manger of his lord, but Israel has not known me, and my people have not understood. New American Bible An ox knows its owner, and an ass, its master’s manger; But Israel does not know, my people has not understood. New Revised Standard Version The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s crib; but Israel does not know, my people do not understand. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe ox knows its owner, and the ass its master's crib; but Israel does not know, my people do not understand. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The bull knows his owner and the male donkey the stall of his Master, and Israel does not know, nor have my people understood OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The ox knoweth his owner, And the ass his master's crib; But Israel doth not know, My people doth not consider. Brenton Septuagint Translation The ox knows his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel does not know me, and the people has not regarded me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Judah's Rebellion…2Listen, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the LORD has spoken: “I have raised children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against Me. 3The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.” 4Alas, O sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a brood of evildoers, children of depravity! They have forsaken the LORD; they have despised the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on Him.… Cross References Jeremiah 8:7 Even the stork in the sky knows her appointed seasons. The turtledove, the swift, and the thrush keep their time of migration, but My people do not know the requirements of the LORD. Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. Deuteronomy 32:28-29 Israel is a nation devoid of counsel, with no understanding among them. / If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate. Jeremiah 5:21 “Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear. Psalm 32:9 Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle to make them come to you. John 1:10-11 He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him. / He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. Matthew 13:13-15 This is why I speak to them in parables: ‘Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.’ / In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ Romans 1:21-22 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, Ezekiel 12:2 “Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house. Micah 6:3 ‘My people, what have I done to you? Testify against Me how I have wearied you! Luke 19:41-44 As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it / and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes. / For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side. ... 1 Corinthians 2:14 The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. Jeremiah 4:22 “For My people are fools; they have not known Me. They are foolish children, without understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but they know not how to do good.” Hosea 8:12 Though I wrote for them the great things of My law, they regarded them as something strange. Acts 28:26-27 ‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ Treasury of Scripture The ox knows his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel does not know, my people does not consider. ox Proverbs 6:6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Jeremiah 8:7 Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD. but Israel Isaiah 5:12 And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the LORD, neither consider the operation of his hands. Isaiah 27:11 When the boughs thereof are withered, they shall be broken off: the women come, and set them on fire: for it is a people of no understanding: therefore he that made them will not have mercy on them, and he that formed them will shew them no favour. Isaiah 44:18 They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand. Jump to Previous Ass Consider Crib Donkey Food Intelligence Israel Manger Master Master's Owner Ox Puts Understand UnderstoodJump to Next Ass Consider Crib Donkey Food Intelligence Israel Manger Master Master's Owner Ox Puts Understand UnderstoodIsaiah 1 1. Isaiah complains of Judah for her rebellion5. He laments her judgments 10. He upbraids their whole service 16. He exhorts to repentance, with promises and threats 21. Bewailing their wickedness, he denounces God's judgments 25. He promises grace 28. And threatens destruction to the wicked The ox knows its owner In ancient agrarian societies, the ox was a valuable asset, essential for plowing fields and performing heavy labor. The relationship between an ox and its owner was one of mutual dependence and familiarity. The ox, despite being a simple animal, recognizes and responds to the one who provides for it. This imagery highlights the natural order and instinctual loyalty found even in animals, which serves as a stark contrast to the behavior of Israel. The use of the ox here underscores the expectation of recognition and gratitude towards one's provider, a theme that resonates throughout Scripture, such as in Psalm 100:3, which reminds believers of their identity as God's people. and the donkey its master’s manger but Israel does not know My people do not understand. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book that bears his name. He prophesied to the Kingdom of Judah during a time of moral and spiritual decline. 2. Israel Refers to the people of God, the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. In this context, it represents the nation that has turned away from God despite His continued faithfulness. 3. Ox and Donkey These animals are used metaphorically to illustrate the natural recognition and understanding of their owners, contrasting with Israel's lack of recognition of God. 4. Owner and Master Symbolic of God, who is the rightful Lord and caretaker of Israel, yet is not acknowledged by His people. 5. Manger Represents the place of provision and sustenance, symbolizing God's provision for His people, which they fail to recognize. Teaching Points Recognition of God’s SovereigntyJust as animals recognize their owners, we are called to acknowledge God as our Creator and Sustainer. This recognition should lead to a life of obedience and worship. Spiritual Awareness and Understanding The lack of understanding among the Israelites serves as a warning for us to seek spiritual discernment and knowledge of God through His Word. Consequences of Spiritual Ignorance Ignorance of God and His ways leads to spiritual decline and separation from Him. We must strive to know God personally and intimately. The Importance of Gratitude Recognizing God’s provision in our lives should lead to gratitude and a deeper relationship with Him, contrasting with Israel's failure to appreciate His care. Call to Repentance This passage serves as a call to repentance for those who have strayed from God, urging a return to Him with understanding and acknowledgment of His lordship.(3) The ox knoweth his owner . . .--As in Exodus 20:17; 1Samuel 12:3, the ox and the ass rather than, as with us, the horse and the dog, are the representative instances of the relation of domesticated animals to man. These know that relation, and act according to it; but Israel did not, or rather would not, know. So Jeremiah dwells, turning to a different region of animal life, on the instinct which leads the stork, the swallow, and the crane to fulfil the law of their being (Jeremiah 8:7), while Israel "knew not"--i.e., did not acknowledge--the law of Jehovah.Verse 3. - The ox... the ass. The ox and the ass are probably selected as the least intelligent of domesticated animals (so Jerome, Rosenmüller, and Gesenius). Yet even they recognize their owner or master. Jeremiah contrasts the brutish stupidity of Israel with the wise instinct of animals that have not been domesticated, as the stork, the turtle-dove, the crane, and the swallow (Jeremiah 8:7). Israel doth not know; i.e. does not acknowledge its Master and Owner, pays him no respect, does not recognize him as either Owner or Master. My people. Compare the formula, so frequent in Exodus, "Let my people go" (Exodus 7:16; 8:1, 20; 9:1, etc.). Israel was God's people by election (Genesis 15:13), by covenant (Exodus 19:5-8; Exodus 24:3-8), by pardoning grace (Exodus 33:12-17). Despite all their backslidings, he had not yet cast them off. They are still "his people" in Isaiah from first to last, standing in contrast with "the nations, "or "the Gentiles, "among whom they are to be "set as a sign" (Isaiah 66:19). Doth net consider. Gesenius translates, "doth not consider thereof;" Cheyne, "is without understanding." Bishop Lowth retains the words of the Authorized Version. The meaning would seem to be, "My people doth not consider me, cloth not reflect on my relation to them as Lord and Master." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The oxשׁוֹר֙ (šō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7794: A head of cattle (bullock, ox, etcetera) knows יָדַ֥ע (yā·ḏa‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know its owner, קֹנֵ֔הוּ (qō·nê·hū) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7069: To erect, create, to procure, by purchase, to own and the donkey וַחֲמ֖וֹר (wa·ḥă·mō·wr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2543: A male ass its master’s בְּעָלָ֑יו (bə·‘ā·lāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1167: A master, a husband, owner manger, אֵב֣וּס (’ê·ḇūs) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 18: A crib, feeding trough but Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc does not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no know; יָדַ֔ע (yā·ḏa‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know My people עַמִּ֖י (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock do not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no understand.” הִתְבּוֹנָֽן׃ (hiṯ·bō·w·nān) Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand Links Isaiah 1:3 NIVIsaiah 1:3 NLT Isaiah 1:3 ESV Isaiah 1:3 NASB Isaiah 1:3 KJV Isaiah 1:3 BibleApps.com Isaiah 1:3 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 1:3 Chinese Bible Isaiah 1:3 French Bible Isaiah 1:3 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 1:3 The ox knows his owner and (Isa Isi Is) |
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