Isaiah 28:26

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

For his God doth instruct him aright, [and] doth teach him.

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: American Standard VersionBest for: Word studies and original-language research

🎯 Translation Approach

A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

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High fidelity to original languages
Includes Strong's numbers for precise word study
Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Exod 28:3 : 3 And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they make Aaron's garments to sanctify him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.
Exod 31:3-6 : 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, 4 to devise skilful works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, 5 and in cutting of stones for setting, and in carving of wood, to work in all manner of workmanship. 6 And I, behold, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the heart of all that are wise-hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee:
Exod 36:2 : 2 And Moses called Bezalel and Oholiab, and every wise-hearted man, in whose heart Jehovah had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it:
Job 35:11 : 11 Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, And maketh us wiser than the birds of the heavens?
Job 39:17 : 17 Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, Neither hath he imparted to her understanding.
Ps 144:1 : 1 [ A Psalm of David.] Blessed be Jehovah my rock, Who teacheth my hands to war, [And] my fingers to fight:
Dan 1:17 : 17 Now as for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Jas 1:17 : 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Ps 25:12
73%
12What man is he that feareth Jehovah? Him shall he instruct in the way that he shall choose.
Ps 25:8-9
2 verses
73%
8Good and upright is Jehovah: Therefore will he instruct sinners in the way.
9The meek will he guide in justice; And the meek will he teach his way.
Job 36:22
73%
22Behold, God doeth loftily in his power: Who is a teacher like unto him?
Isa 40:13-14
2 verses
73%
13Who hath directed the Spirit of Jehovah, or being his counsellor hath taught him?
14With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of justice, and taught him knowledge, and showed to him the way of understanding?
Isa 28:25
72%
25When he hath levelled the face thereof, doth he not cast abroad the fitches, and scatter the cummin, and put in the wheat in rows, and the barley in the appointed place, and the spelt in the border thereof?
Job 21:22
72%
22Shall any teach God knowledge, Seeing he judgeth those that are high?
Prov 9:9
72%
9Give [instruction] to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
Prov 1:3-5
3 verses
71%
3To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness and justice and equity;
4To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion:
5That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
Isa 28:27-29
3 verses
71%
27For the fitches are not threshed with a sharp [threshing] instrument, neither is a cart wheel turned about upon the cummin; but the fitches are beaten out with a staff, and the cummin with a rod.
28Bread [grain] is ground; for he will not be always threshing it: and though the wheel of his cart and his horses scatter it, he doth not grind it.
29This also cometh forth from Jehovah of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom.
Isa 28:9-10
2 verses
71%
9Whom will he teach knowledge? and whom will he make to understand the message? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts?
10For it is precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, there a little.
Ps 32:8
71%
8I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.
Prov 2:6
70%
6For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding:
Job 36:10
70%
10He openeth also their ear to instruction, And commandeth that they return from iniquity.
Ps 94:10
70%
10He that chastiseth the nations, shall not he correct, [Even] he that teacheth man knowledge?
Prov 16:22-23
2 verses
70%
22Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is [their] folly.
23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
Prov 22:6
70%
6Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Prov 4:11
70%
11I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in paths of uprightness.
Ps 94:12
69%
12Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O Jehovah, And teachest out of thy law;
Job 27:11
69%
11I will teach you concerning the hand of God; That which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.
Prov 23:12
69%
12Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge.
Prov 3:11-12
2 verses
69%
11My son, despise not the chastening of Jehovah; Neither be weary of his reproof:
12For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Job 26:3
68%
3How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom, And plentifully declared sound knowledge!
Prov 2:11
68%
11Discretion shall watch over thee; Understanding shall keep thee:
Job 6:24
68%
24Teach me, and I will hold my peace; And cause me to understand wherein I have erred.
Job 28:28
68%
28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.
Job 37:12-13
2 verses
68%
12And it is turned round about by his guidance, That they may do whatsoever he commandeth them Upon the face of the habitable world,
13Whether it be for correction, or for his land, Or for lovingkindness, that he cause it to come.
Prov 8:9
68%
9They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge.
Ps 105:22
68%
22To bind his princes at his pleasure, And teach his elders wisdom.
Isa 48:17
68%
17Thus saith Jehovah, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am Jehovah thy God, who teacheth thee to profit, who leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.
Job 35:11
68%
11Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, And maketh us wiser than the birds of the heavens?
Job 5:17
68%
17Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: Therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.
Job 11:6
68%
6And that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom! For he is manifold in understanding. Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.
Ps 119:66
68%
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge; For I have believed in thy commandments.
Isa 29:24
67%
24They also that err in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmur shall receive instruction.
Job 33:16
67%
16Then he openeth the ears of men, And sealeth their instruction,
Job 28:23
67%
23God understandeth the way thereof, And he knoweth the place thereof.
Job 8:10
67%
10Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, And utter words out of their heart?
Prov 10:17
67%
17He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.
Prov 4:4
67%
4And he taught me, and said unto me: Let thy heart retain my words; Keep my commandments, and live;