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New International Version
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.

New Living Translation
Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding.

English Standard Version
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable.

Berean Standard Bible
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out.

King James Bible
Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard,that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary?there is no searching of his understanding.

New King James Version
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the LORD, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable.

New American Standard Bible
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is unsearchable.

NASB 1995
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable.

NASB 1977
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable.

Legacy Standard Bible
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, Yahweh, the Creator of the ends of the earth, Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is unsearchable.

Amplified Bible
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become tired or grow weary; There is no searching of His understanding.

Christian Standard Bible
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the whole earth. He never becomes faint or weary; there is no limit to his understanding.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Do you not know? Have you not heard? Yahweh is the everlasting God, the Creator of the whole earth. He never grows faint or weary; there is no limit to His understanding.

American Standard Version
Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard? The everlasting God, Jehovah, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary; there is no searching of his understanding.

Contemporary English Version
Don't you know? Haven't you heard? The LORD is the eternal God, Creator of the earth. He never gets weary or tired; his wisdom cannot be measured.

English Revised Version
Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard? the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary; there is no searching of his understanding.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Don't you know? Haven't you heard? The eternal God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, doesn't grow tired or become weary. His understanding is beyond reach.

Good News Translation
Don't you know? Haven't you heard? The LORD is the everlasting God; he created all the world. He never grows tired or weary. No one understands his thoughts.

International Standard Version
Don't you know? Haven't you heard? The LORD is the eternal God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not grow tired or weary; and his understanding cannot be fathomed.

NET Bible
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is an eternal God, the creator of the whole earth. He does not get tired or weary; there is no limit to his wisdom.

New Heart English Bible
And now, haven't you known? Haven't you heard? The everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the farthest parts of the earth, doesn't faint. He isn't weary. His understanding is unsearchable.

Webster's Bible Translation
Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out.

World English Bible
Haven’t you known? Haven’t you heard? The everlasting God, Yahweh, the Creator of the ends of the earth, doesn’t faint. He isn’t weary. His understanding is unsearchable.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The God of the age—YHWH, "" Preparer of the ends of the earth, "" Is not wearied nor fatigued, "" There is no searching of His understanding.

Young's Literal Translation
Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard? The God of the age -- Jehovah, Preparer of the ends of the earth, Is not wearied nor fatigued, There is no searching of His understanding.

Smith's Literal Translation
Didst thou not know? heardest thou not the eternal God, Jehovah, creating the extremities of the earth, will not faint, and will not be weary? no searching to his understanding.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Knowest thou not, or hast thou not heard? the Lord is the everlasting God, who hath created the ends of the earth: he shall not faint, nor labour, neither is there any searching out of his wisdom.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Do you not know, or have you not heard? The Lord is the eternal God, who has created the limits of the earth. He does not diminish, and he does not struggle. Neither is his wisdom searchable.

New American Bible
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is God from of old, creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary, and his knowledge is beyond scrutiny.

New Revised Standard Version
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Have you not known, have you not heard, that God is the LORD for ever, who has created the ends of the earth? that he does not faint, neither is weary? and that there is no searching of his understanding?

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Have you not known and have you not heard, that God to eternity is LORD JEHOVAH, who created the ends of The Earth? He is not weary and is not fatigued by labor, and there is no searching of his understanding!

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard That the everlasting God, the LORD, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Fainteth not, neither is weary? His discernment is past searching out.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And now, hast thou not known? hast thou not heard? the eternal God, the God that formed the ends of the earth, shall not hunger, nor be weary, and there is no searching of his understanding.

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Audio Bible

Context

Here is Your God!
…27Why do you say, O Jacob, and why do you assert, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the LORD, and my claim is ignored by my God”?28Do you not know?Have you not heard?The LORD is the everlasting God,the Creator of the ends of the earth.He will not grow tired or weary;His understanding is beyond searching out.29He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak.…

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Cross References

Psalm 147:5
Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.

Job 36:26
Indeed, God is great—beyond our knowledge; the number of His years is unsearchable.

Romans 11:33
O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!

Jeremiah 32:17
“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!

Psalm 121:4
Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Colossians 1:16-17
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.

Nehemiah 9:6
You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.

Psalm 139:6
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.

1 Timothy 1:17
Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Psalm 90:2
Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God.

Acts 17:24-25
The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands. / Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.

Job 11:7-9
Can you fathom the deep things of God or discover the limits of the Almighty? / They are higher than the heavens—what can you do? They are deeper than Sheol—what can you know? / Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.

Revelation 4:11
“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”

Psalm 145:3
Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.

Treasury of Scripture

Have you not known? have you not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, faints not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

thou hast known

Jeremiah 4:22
For my peopleis foolish, they have not known me; theyare sottish children, and they have none understanding: theyare wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.

Mark 8:17,18
And when Jesus knewit, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened? …

Mark 9:19
He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.

the everlasting

Isaiah 57:15
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose nameis Holy; I dwell in the high and holyplace, with him alsothat is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

Genesis 21:33
AndAbraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.

Deuteronomy 33:27
The eternal Godis thy refuge, and underneathare the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroythem.

the ends

Isaiah 45:22
Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for Iam God, andthere is none else.

Isaiah 59:1
Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:

1 Samuel 2:10
The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.

fainteth

Isaiah 66:9
Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shall I cause to bring forth, and shutthe womb? saith thy God.

Psalm 138:8
The LORD will perfectthat which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD,endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

John 5:17
But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.

no searching

Isaiah 55:8,9
For my thoughtsare not your thoughts, neitherare your ways my ways, saith the LORD…

Psalm 139:6
Such knowledgeis too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannotattain unto it.

Psalm 147:5
Greatis our Lord, and of great power: his understandingis infinite.

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Isaiah 40

1.The promulgation of the Gospel
3.The preaching of John Baptist foretold
9.The preaching of the apostles foretold
12.The prophet, by the omnipotence of God
18.And his incomparableness
26.Comforts the people.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Do you not know? Have you not heard?
This rhetorical question emphasizes the importance of recalling the foundational truths about God. It serves as a reminder to the Israelites, who were in exile, of the teachings they have received. This phrase echoes the call to remember God's past acts and His revealed word, similar toDeuteronomy 4:9, where the Israelites are urged to remember what God has done for them.

The LORD is the everlasting God,
This affirms God's eternal nature, contrasting with the temporal nature of human life and the idols worshiped by surrounding nations. The term "everlasting" underscores God's unchanging and infinite existence, as seen inPsalm 90:2, which speaks of God being from everlasting to everlasting.

the Creator of the ends of the earth.
This highlights God's sovereignty and omnipotence, affirming that He is the Creator of all things, not just Israel. It reflects the Genesis account of creation, where God is depicted as the originator of the universe. This also serves as a reminder of God's power over all nations and territories, reinforcing His authority and control over the entire earth.

He will not grow tired or weary;
This phrase emphasizes God's inexhaustible strength and energy, contrasting with human frailty. Unlike humans, who experience fatigue, God is depicted as perpetually active and powerful. This is echoed inPsalm 121:4, which states that God neither slumbers nor sleeps, ensuring His constant vigilance and care.

His understanding is beyond searching out.
This speaks to the infinite wisdom and knowledge of God, which surpasses human comprehension. It aligns withRomans 11:33, where Paul marvels at the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge. This phrase reassures believers of God's perfect understanding and His ability to govern the universe with justice and righteousness, even when His ways are beyond human understanding.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Isaiah
A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's ministry spanned the reigns of several kings of Judah. He is known for his prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah and the salvation of the Lord.

2.The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal nature and faithfulness to His promises. In this context, He is described as the everlasting God and Creator.

3.The Ends of the Earth
This phrase signifies the entirety of creation, emphasizing God's sovereignty and omnipresence.

4.Judah
The southern kingdom of Israel, to whom Isaiah primarily prophesied. The people of Judah were often reminded of God's power and faithfulness amidst their struggles.

5.Creation
The act of God bringing the universe into existence. This highlights God's omnipotence and role as the Creator.

Teaching Points

God's Eternal Nature
God is everlasting, transcending time and space. This assures us that He is always present and unchanging, providing a firm foundation for our faith.

God as Creator
Recognizing God as the Creator of the ends of the earth reminds us of His supreme authority and power. We can trust Him with every aspect of our lives, knowing He is in control.

God's Inexhaustible Strength
Unlike humans, God never grows faint or weary. This encourages us to rely on His strength, especially when we feel weak or overwhelmed.

God's Infinite Understanding
God's understanding is beyond our comprehension. We are called to trust His wisdom and guidance, even when we do not understand our circumstances.

Faith in God's Sovereignty
In times of uncertainty, remembering God's sovereignty and eternal nature can bring peace and confidence. We are invited to rest in His unchanging character.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Isaiah 40:28?

2.How does Isaiah 40:28 deepen our understanding of God's eternal nature?

3.What does "the Creator of the ends of the earth" reveal about God's power?

4.How can we apply God's "understanding no one can fathom" in daily life?

5.Connect Isaiah 40:28 with another scripture emphasizing God's everlasting strength.

6.How should God's unfailing nature in Isaiah 40:28 influence our faith and trust?

7.How does Isaiah 40:28 affirm God's eternal nature and omnipotence?

8.What historical context surrounds Isaiah 40:28's message of God's everlasting strength?

9.How does Isaiah 40:28 challenge modern views on human limitations?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 40?

11.Does the spirit understand everything?

12.What does the Serenity Prayer mean?

13.Has God ceased to exist?

14.What does the Bible say about materialism?

What Does Isaiah 40:28 Mean

Do you not know?

Isaiah opens with a loving but firm reminder that God’s character is already evident. Creation itself proclaims His reality (Romans 1:19-20) and history testifies to His works (Psalm 77:11-14). The question is meant to shake complacency: we are accountable for the truth we’ve been shown. Like the psalmist who declares, “Taste and see that the LORD is good” (Psalm 34:8), Isaiah expects the reader to lean on what is already known, not grope in uncertainty.

Have you not heard?

Truth has also been proclaimed audibly—through prophets, priests, and Scriptures read aloud in Israel’s gatherings (Deuteronomy 6:4-7;Nehemiah 8:1-8). “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17). The issue, then, is not whether God has spoken but whether His people have been listening attentively and believing what they’ve heard.

The LORD is the everlasting God

Here Isaiah names the covenant God—YHWH—who is eternal. Before the mountains were born, “from everlasting to everlasting You are God” (Psalm 90:2). He precedes time, outlasts time, and rules over time (Revelation 1:8). Because He is everlasting, His promises never expire (Numbers 23:19), and His covenant love remains steady even when human faithfulness falters (Lamentations 3:22-23).

the Creator of the ends of the earth

Isaiah anchors hope in the One who spoke galaxies into being (Genesis 1:1). From the remotest “ends of the earth” (Psalm 46:9) to the smallest detail of life (Matthew 10:29-31), nothing lies outside His jurisdiction. When Jeremiah marveled, “Ah, Lord GOD… nothing is too difficult for You” (Jeremiah 32:17), he echoed this same truth: the Maker of all can handle all.

He will not grow tired or weary

Unlike humans who reach the limits of endurance, God’s energy is inexhaustible. “Indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep” (Psalm 121:4). Elijah mocked powerless idols that “must be asleep” (1 Kings 18:27), but Israel’s God never dozes. Therefore His people can rest, knowing the world is not upheld by their strength but by His (Colossians 1:17).

His understanding is beyond searching out

God’s wisdom is unfathomable (Job 36:26;Romans 11:33). He sees the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10) and threads every detail into His sovereign plan. When life looks tangled, remembering His limitless insight breeds humility and peace: “Great is our Lord and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit” (Psalm 147:5).

summary

Isaiah 40:28 pulls discouraged hearts back to the bedrock truths they already know and have heard: the LORD is the eternal, all-powerful, all-wise Creator. He never tires, never relinquishes control, and never miscalculates. Confidence and endurance flow from fixing our eyes on Him rather than our circumstances, trusting the timeless God who sustains everything by His unstoppable power and perfect wisdom.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(28)Hast thou not known? . . .--The questions are parallel to those ofIsaiah 40:21, but are addressed to the Israel of God, rather than, as those were, to mankind.

The Creator of the ends of the earth.--The word emphasises the thought that the whole earth, from the Euphrates to the "islands" of the sea, is subject to the power of the Eternal.

Fainteth not, neither is weary? . . .--Had Isaiah learnt to feel that even his own phrase as to men "wearying God" (Isaiah 7:13) was too boldly anthropomorphic, and might, therefore, be misleading?

No searching of his understanding.--The words come, like so many others like it, from Job (Isaiah 5:9;Isaiah 9:10), and must have been in St. Paul's mind as he wroteRomans 11:33. . . .

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 28. -Hast thou not known? Complaining Israel is bidden to stay itself upon God, as

(1) everlasting;

(2) the Creator;

(3) unwearied; . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Do you not
הֲל֨וֹא(hă·lō·w)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

know?
יָדַ֜עְתָּ(yā·ḏa‘·tā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3045:To know

Have you not
לֹ֣א(lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

heard?
שָׁמַ֗עְתָּ(šā·ma‘·tā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 8085:To hear intelligently

The LORD
יְהוָה֙(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

is the everlasting
עוֹלָ֤ם ׀(‘ō·w·lām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769:Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

God,
אֱלֹהֵ֨י(’ĕ·lō·hê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

the Creator
בּוֹרֵא֙(bō·w·rê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 1254:To create, to cut down, select, feed

of the ends
קְצ֣וֹת(qə·ṣō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 7098:A termination

of the earth.
הָאָ֔רֶץ(hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776:Earth, land

He will never
לֹ֥א(lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

grow faint
יִיעַ֖ף(yî·‘ap̄)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3286:To be weary, faint

or weary;
יִיגָ֑ע(yî·ḡā‘)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3021:To gasp, to be exhausted, to tire, to toil

His understanding
לִתְבוּנָתֽוֹ׃(liṯ·ḇū·nā·ṯōw)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8394:Intelligence, an argument, caprice

is beyond
אֵ֥ין(’ên)
Adverb
Strong's 369:A non-entity, a negative particle

searching out.
חֵ֖קֶר(ḥê·qer)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2714:A searching, a thing (to be) searched out

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