KJV ORIGINAL
The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master’s crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Even an ox knows who owns it, and a donkey knows where its master feeds it, but Israel doesn't know me, and my people don't think about who I am.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that even farm animals recognize their owners better than His own people recognize Him.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah prophesied during the 8th century BC when Israel had turned away from God despite His faithfulness to them. The nation was prosperous but spiritually corrupt, worshiping idols and ignoring God's laws. God uses this simple comparison to show how unnatural their rebellion was—even animals have more loyalty than His chosen people were showing.
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