Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.
Therefore, look—I will continue to do an amazing work among these people, yes, an amazing and wonderful work. The wisdom of their wise people will disappear, and the understanding of their smart leaders will be hidden away.
God is saying He will do something amazing that will make human wisdom look foolish and expose how limited our understanding really is.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was prophesying during a time when Judah's leaders were relying on their own political wisdom and making alliances with foreign nations instead of trusting God. The people had become spiritually dull and were going through religious motions without genuine faith. God was warning that their human schemes and clever planning would fail.
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