Isaiah 28:22

The ‘whole country’ means not only Israel (Samaria) to the north (verses 1-13). It also includes Judah (verses 14-22).

Wisdom comes from God

v23 Listen carefully to what I am saying. Give attention to my every word. v24 No farmer continues to plough the same field again and again to make it ready for the seed. He does not keep on digging the same ground. v25 As soon as the farmer has prepared the soil, he makes the surface smooth. Then he plants his seed. Wheat may go into one field. Some other grain may go into another field. v26 God has taught him the best way to do it. God trained him well.

v27 The farmer gathers the various crops at the time of harvest. Then he has to beat the grain from the stem. He will use a light stick or a heavy stick. He knows which weight of stick is best for each sort of crop. v28 The farmer would ruin the grain if he continued to beat it again and again. His experience tells him when to stop. The farmer will drive his cart and horses over the grain. But only as long as he knows that it is necessary. He does not want to reduce the grain to dust. v29 Such knowledge is a gift from God. His advice is wonderful. His wisdom is great.

Verses 23

Isaiah will now use two little parables (stories with a double meaning).