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."
Isaiah challenges the exiled Israelites with rhetorical questions, implying they should already know this truth from their history and scripture. The double question emphasizes urgency and recalls God's past faithfulness, preparing them to receive comfort despite their current despair. Three divine titles establish God's supreme authority: eternal existence, covenant relationship (YHWH), and universal creative power. This expansive description contrasts sharply with the limited gods of Babylon, reminding the exiles their God transcends all earthly powers. Unlike humans and false gods, Israel's God possesses infinite strength and endurance. This assurance directly addresses the exiles' fear that God has abandoned them or lacks power to deliver them from Babylon. God's wisdom remains beyond human comprehension, suggesting His plans for Israel transcend their current suffering. This unsearchable understanding provides hope that apparent defeat may conceal divine purposes.