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# General Information:
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Isaiah continues using questions to emphasize Yahweh's uniqueness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])
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# Who has comprehended the mind of Yahweh, or instructed him as his counselor?
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This rhetorical question anticipates a negative answer and emphasizes that no one is able to do these things. Alternate translation: "No one has comprehended the mind of Yahweh, and no one has instructed him as his counselor." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])
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# comprehended the mind of Yahweh
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Here the word "mind" refers not only to Yahweh's thoughts, but also to his desires and motivations.
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