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Isaiah continues using questions to emphasize Yahweh's uniqueness. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
Who has comprehended the mind of Yahweh, or instructed him as his counselor?
This rhetorical question anticipates a negative answer and emphasizes that no one is able to do these things. AT: "No one has comprehended the mind of Yahweh, and no one has instructed him as his counselor." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
comprehended the mind of Yahweh
Here the word "mind" refers not only to Yahweh's thoughts, but also to his desires and motivations.
From whom did he ever receive instruction?
This rhetorical question anticipates a negative answer and emphasizes that no one has ever done this. AT: "He has never received instruction from anyone." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
Who taught him the correct way to do things, and taught him knowledge, or showed to him the way of understanding?
This rhetorical question anticipates a negative answer and emphasizes that no one has ever done these things. AT: "No one taught him the correct way to do things. No one taught him knowledge. No one showed to him the way of understanding." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)