KJV ORIGINAL
That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He defeats the signs of false prophets and drives fortune-tellers to madness; he turns so-called wise men around and makes their knowledge look foolish.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is showing that He easily defeats all false wisdom and fake spiritual guidance, proving that only His truth matters.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was speaking to the Israelites during a time when they were surrounded by nations that relied heavily on divination, astrology, and false prophets for guidance. Babylon was particularly known for its wise men, magicians, and fortune-tellers who claimed to predict the future and interpret omens. God was demonstrating His superiority over all these false sources of wisdom.
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