Isaiah 42:22 Meaning
But this is a people robbed and spoiled; they are all of them snared in holes, and they are hid in prison houses: they are for a prey, and none delivereth; for a spoil, and none saith, Restore.
Context Explained
20Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.
21The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.
22But this is a people robbed and spoiled; they are all of them snared in holes, and they are hid in prison houses: they are for a prey, and none delivereth; for a spoil, and none saith, Restore.
23Who among you will give ear to this? who will hearken and hear for the time to come?
24Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did not the LORD, he against whom we have sinned? for they would not walk in his ways, neither were they obedient unto his law.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 13:9
Jesus calls for those who have ears to hear, paralleling the call to listen in Isaiah.
Revelation 2:7
The Spirit's call to hear what He says to the churches reflects the urgency of listening.
Proverbs 1:24
Both verses depict a call to heed wisdom and instruction.
Source: Isaiah 42:22