King James Bible
"Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counsellor hath taught him?"
This rhetorical question emphasizes God's absolute sovereignty and wisdom, asserting that no one guides or controls His Spirit. The Hebrew word for 'directed' implies measuring or regulating, highlighting that God's thoughts and actions are beyond human influence or comprehension. The parallel question reinforces divine independence by asking who could serve as God's advisor or instructor. In ancient Near Eastern context, kings had counselors, but Isaiah declares that the Creator needs no human wisdom, establishing God's complete self-sufficiency and infinite understanding.