Isaiah 28:29

This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, [which] is wonderful in counsel, [and] excellent in working.

This also cometh forth {H3318} from the LORD {H3068} of hosts {H6635}, which is wonderful {H6381} in counsel {H6098}, and excellent {H1431} in working {H8454}.

This too comes from ADONAI-Tzva'ot - his counsel is wonderful, his wisdom great.

This also comes from the LORD of Hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom.

This also cometh forth from Jehovah of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom.

Isaiah 28:29 (KJV) concludes a parable about a farmer's skilled work, attributing all such wisdom and effective execution to God Himself. This verse serves as a powerful declaration of God's supreme wisdom and flawless ability to accomplish His purposes.

Context of Isaiah 28:29

Chapter 28 of Isaiah primarily addresses the judgment coming upon Ephraim (the northern kingdom of Israel) and Judah for their spiritual arrogance, drunkenness, and reliance on human political alliances rather than on the LORD. The prophet rebukes their leaders for their foolish counsel and inability to discern God's will. Verses 23-28 present an agricultural parable: a farmer knows the right time and method for plowing, sowing different seeds (dill, cummin, wheat, barley, rye), and threshing them appropriately without destroying the grain. This practical wisdom, crucial for sustenance, is then revealed in verse 29 as originating from God. It contrasts the farmer's divinely inspired wisdom with the folly of the nation's leaders, implying that God's methods of discipline and restoration are also perfectly designed and executed, even if seemingly harsh.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Wisdom and Sovereignty: The verse unequivocally states that all true wisdom and effective action originate from the "LORD of hosts". He is the ultimate source of knowledge, strategy, and power. His plans are not arbitrary but are wonderfully conceived and perfectly executed, much like a skilled farmer's work.
  • God's Perfect Counsel and Execution: The phrases "wonderful in counsel" and "excellent in working" highlight God's unparalleled intellectual and practical capabilities. He not only devises perfect plans but also brings them to fruition with absolute precision and success. This applies to His dealings with nations, His judgments, and His redemptive purposes.
  • Purposeful Discipline: Just as the farmer threshes grain to separate it from chaff, not to destroy it, God's judgments (or "working") are purposeful. They are designed to refine, correct, and ultimately bring forth fruit, not to annihilate. This provides comfort and hope, even in the midst of divine discipline.

Linguistic Insights

  • "LORD of hosts" (Hebrew: YHWH Sabaoth): This title emphasizes God's supreme power, authority, and control over all creation, including heavenly armies and earthly forces. It underscores His omnipotence and ability to enforce His will.
  • "wonderful in counsel" (Hebrew: pele' etsah): Pele' signifies something extraordinary, marvelous, or astonishing. Etsah refers to counsel, purpose, or plan. Together, they describe God's plans as uniquely profound and beyond human comprehension, yet perfectly wise.
  • "excellent in working" (Hebrew: gadal tushiyah): Gadal means "great" or "excellent." Tushiyah denotes sound wisdom, effective execution, or success. This phrase emphasizes that God's actions are not only well-conceived but also perfectly and effectively carried out, leading to desired outcomes.

Practical Application

Isaiah 28:29 offers immense comfort and a call to trust. When faced with life's uncertainties, challenges, or even perceived divine discipline, this verse reminds us that God is never arbitrary or unskilled. His plans, though sometimes inscrutable to us, are always "wonderful in counsel" and "excellent in working." We can rest in the assurance that His sovereign hand is at work, guiding all things according to His perfect wisdom and for His ultimate glory and our good. It encourages us to submit to His methods, trusting that He knows best how to cultivate His harvest in our lives and in the world, much like the farmer who knows the right way to handle each crop (Hebrews 12:10-11).

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Romans 11:33

    ¶ O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

  • Job 5:9

    Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number:

  • Isaiah 9:6

    For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

  • Jeremiah 32:19

    Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes [are] open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:

  • Psalms 40:5

    Many, O LORD my God, [are] thy wonderful works [which] thou hast done, and thy thoughts [which are] to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: [if] I would declare and speak [of them], they are more than can be numbered.

  • Psalms 92:5

    O LORD, how great are thy works! [and] thy thoughts are very deep.

  • Job 37:23

    [Touching] the Almighty, we cannot find him out: [he is] excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.

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