For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little:
For it must be teaching upon teaching, lesson upon lesson; instruction upon instruction, guidance upon guidance; a little bit here, and a little bit there.
The writer is saying that learning and understanding God's ways comes gradually, through repeated teaching and step-by-step instruction.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was speaking to the people of Judah around 700 BC, when they were facing threats from Assyria and struggling with spiritual rebellion. In this chapter, Isaiah is addressing religious leaders who were mocking his straightforward messages from God, sarcastically suggesting his words were too simple and repetitive. Isaiah responds by explaining that God's truth is indeed taught through patient, repeated instruction.
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