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What Does Isaiah 28:9 Mean?

In relation to Isaiah 28:9, which questions who can be taught knowledge and understand the message, the divine intent is clear that not everyone grasps the deeper truths of Scripture. Understanding is veiled from many, as God has supervised the Bible's writing to require external revelation for comprehension. Even prophets and righteous men of old, along with multitudes hearing Christ's parables, could not discern the meaning. Knowledge is scattered throughout Scripture, necessitating a comprehensive assembly of teachings to uncover the profound truths. Parables, therefore, depend on the broader context of Scripture for their interpretation, ensuring that only those guided by divine insight can truly understand the message.

Isaiah 28:9-13

This is very similar to Jesus' explanation of parables. God says He scatters understanding on any given subject throughout the Bible, and our job is to put it all together and see the amazing truth that results. Therefore, parables cannot be interpreted alone; they rely on the revelation of the rest of Scripture.

Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Parables and Prophecy

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Isaiah 28:9-13

Christ did not speak in parables to make the meaning clear to just any reader! From the very beginning, God has supervised the writing of the Bible so that it cannot be understood without outside help. Even prophets and righteous men of old did not understand, nor did the multitudes who heard the parables of Christ. According to Romans 11, the meaning is veiled from most of mankind until the day God offers them salvation. They are relegated to unbelief until a later time (i.e. the Millennium or Great White Throne Judgment), lest they rebel and must be destroyed.

Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Biblical Symbolism (Part One)