Isaiah 1:3

The ox knows his owner, 2 and the donkey his master’s crib; 2 but Israel [God prevails] does not know, 2 my people don’t consider.” 1

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In The King James Version

The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master’s crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider.

In Context

2Sh'ma ·Hear obey·, heavens, 2 and listen, earth; for Adonai has spoken: 1 “I have nourished and brought up children, 2 and they have rebelled to break away from authority thus breaking relationship against me. 1

4Ah sinnful ·deviant (from the standard goal)· nation, 2 a people loaded with depravity (moral evil), 2 offspring of evildoers, 2 children who deal corruptly! 1 They have forsaken Adonai. 2 They have despised haKadosh Isra'el [the Holy One of God prevails]. 2 They are estranged and backward. 1

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 32:28For they are a nation void of counsel. 2 There is no understanding in them. 1 (5)

Proverbs 6:6Go to the ant, you sluggard. 2 Consider her ways, and be wise; 1

Isaiah 5:12The harp, lyre, tambourine, and flute, with wine, are at their feasts; 2 but they don’t respect the work of Adonai, 2 neither have they considered the operation of his hands. 1

Isaiah 42:20You see many things, but don’t observe. 2 His ears are open, but he does not sh'ma ·hear obey·. 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 1:3-10

The Degeneracy of Israel; The Sinfulness of Israel; The Sufferings of Israel. ( b. c. 738.) 2 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the Lord hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me. 3 The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider. 4 Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evildoers, children that are corrupters: they have forsaken the Lord , they have provoked the Holy One of… Read the whole commentary →

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