Isaiah 40:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Has anyone told the LORD what he must do or given him advice?

Cross References

Genesis 1:2

The earth was barren, with no form of life; it was under a roaring ocean covered with darkness. But the Spirit of God was moving over the water.

Job 21:22

Who can tell God what to do? He judges powerful rulers.

Isaiah 41:28

None of these idols are able to give advice or answer questions.

Jeremiah 23:18

But I, the LORD, tell you that these prophets have never attended a meeting of my council in heaven or heard me speak.

Luke 10:22

My Father has given me everything, and he is the only one who knows the Son. The only one who really knows the Father is the Son. But the Son wants to tell others about the Father, so that they can know him too.

John 1:13

They were not God's children by nature or because of any human desires. God himself was the one who made them his children.

Romans 11:34

“Has anyone known the thoughts of the Lord or given him advice?

1 Corinthians 2:16

The Scriptures ask, “Has anyone ever known the thoughts of the Lord or given him advice?” But we understand what Christ is thinking.

Ephesians 1:11

God always does what he plans, and that's why he appointed Christ to choose us.