Isaiah 29:12

If the book is given to one who cannot read, saying, “Read this,” he says, “I cannot read.” 1

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In The King James Version

And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned.

In Context

11All revelation has become to you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men might give to one who is learned, saying, “Read this.” He also says, “I cannot, for it is sealed.”

13The Lord said, “This people comes close to me with their mouths 1 and honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. 1 Their honor for me is only a commandment of men that has been taught. 1

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Cross References

Isaiah 29:18On that day the deaf will hear the words of a book, 1 and the eyes of the blind will see out of the deep darkness. 1

Hosea 4:6My people are being destroyed because of the lack of knowledge. 1 Because you priests have rejected knowledge, 1 I will also reject you as priests to me. 1 Because you have forgotten my law, although I am your God, 1 I also will forget your children. 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 29:10-17

Threatenings against Judah. ( b. c. 725.) 9 Stay yourselves, and wonder; cry ye out, and cry: they are drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink. 10 For the Lord hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered. 11 And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is… Read the whole commentary →

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