Translations
Modern
Woe to him who says to his father, ‘What have you begotten?’ or to his mother, ‘What have you brought forth?’”
Traditional
Woe unto him that saith unto his father, What begettest thou? or to the woman, What hast thou brought forth?
Literal
Woe to the one saying to his father, ‘What are you begetting? Or to a woman, ‘What have you brought forth?”
Latin
Væ qui dicit patri: Quid generas? et mulieri: Quid parturis?
Original
Hebrew
English
Woe to him who says to his father, ‘What have you begotten?’ or to his mother, ‘What have you brought forth?’”
Notes
pot … the potter … him … his father: It is foolish for a creature to question the wisdom of its creator.
The Lord addresses those who doubt his decision to use a non-believing king for his plans. As the Creator, he is free and has complete authority. He promised to return his people to their land and would use anyone he chooses to fulfill that promise.
Theme notes and profiles
Cyrus II Isaiah The Medes and Persians God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Book of Baruch Church Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature Ransom Righteousness
Topics
Infidelity: General Scriptures Concerning Presumption: General Scriptures Concerning Reverence for Parents