Isaiah 40:12 and its meaning

[Szymon]

What is the meaning of ,knows the weight of earth" in Isaiah 40:12, or as some translations render it-,comprehended dust of the earth"? I mean does that that we today know the weight of the earth and know everything about it so we ,comprehended the earth" shatters the uniquenes of God?

Sorry for my English, it is my sefond language.

 

[BartholomewB]

It’s a rhetorical question. Only God can measure the waters and the heavens. No mere human can do anything of that kind. Isaiah is comparing the greatness of God with the insignificance of mere mortals.

 

[Vico]

What is the meaning of ,knows the weight of earth" in Isaiah 40:12, or as some translations render it-,comprehended dust of the earth"? I mean does that that we today know the weight of the earth and know everything about it so we ,comprehended the earth" shatters the uniquenes of God?

Sorry for my English, it is my sefond language.

Isaias 40

12 Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and weighed the heavens with his palm? who hath poised with three fingers the bulk of the earth, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?

The chapter is about God’s almighty power and majesty and that he comforts his people. Verse 12 scripture shows the difference between God and idols, speaking of God’s power and knowledge.

See Verse 25 “And to whom have ye likened me, or made me equal, saith the holy One?”