What is the meaning of Isaiah 40:14? Whom did He consult to enlighten Him “Whom did He consult to enlighten Him” (Isaiah 40:14) is a rhetorical question that assumes the obvious: no one. • Isaiah had just asked, “Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or who gave Him counsel?” (Isaiah 40:13). • Job heard the same challenge: “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?” (Job 38:4). • Paul echoes Isaiah: “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” (Romans 11:34-36). The point is clear—God possesses perfect, self-existent wisdom. He never needs advice, input, or collaboration. This assures us that His plans cannot be thwarted, His promises cannot fail, and His Word is utterly trustworthy. and who taught Him the paths of justice “Who taught Him the paths of justice?” (Isaiah 40:14). Justice is not a standard outside of God that He studies; it flows from His very nature. • “All His ways are justice” (Deuteronomy 32:4). • “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne” (Psalm 89:14). • “The LORD is righteous; He loves justice” (Psalm 11:7). Because He defines justice, His judgments are always right. Human courts may err, but the Lord’s verdicts stand forever. We can rely on Him to set things right in His time. Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding “Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding?” (Isaiah 40:14). God’s knowledge is limitless and innate. • “Great is our Lord and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit” (Psalm 147:5). • “For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding” (Proverbs 2:6). • “Declaring the end from the beginning” (Isaiah 46:10). Nothing surprises Him, nothing is hidden from Him (Hebrews 4:13). Because His understanding is perfect, His guidance is perfect. When He speaks, we can obey with full confidence. summary Isaiah 40:14 drives home one truth: God needs no counselor, teacher, or tutor. His wisdom, justice, and knowledge are intrinsic and absolute. That reality invites humble trust—resting in the One whose ways are higher than ours and whose Word is unfailingly true. |
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