Isaiah 29:12

And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 29:12

BSB

Or if the scroll is handed to one unable to read, he will say, "I cannot read."

AKJV

And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray you: and he said, I am not learned.

CPDV

But if the book is given to someone who does not know how to read, and it is said to him, "Read," then he will respond, "I do not know how to read."

ERV

and the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned.

NHEB

and the book is delivered to one who is not educated, saying, "Read this, please;" and he says, "I can't read."

SMT

And the book was given to him not knowing writing, saying, Read now, this: and he said, I know not writing.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 29:12

AndthebookH5612isdeliveredH5414VerbtohimthatisnotlearnedH5612 sayingH559Verb ReadH7121VerbthisIpraytheeandhesaithH559VerbIamnotlearnedH3045Verb

Commentary for Isaiah 29:12

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Isaiah 29:12

Summary

Illiterate person also unable to read sealed book

Event

Illiterate person refuses reading

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC