Commentary:-
Though a prophecy, it is clear that it was not intended to lead one to Christ. It offers no clues that the seeker might have used to find the Christ in his search. There are some details given in the prophecy; some of which have literal, and some symbolic meanings. Understanding the meaning of this prophecy would have been an insurmountable task before its fulfillment. Even after fulfillment, the meaning is subject to varying interpretation (47:1)

Intuitively, from our knowledge of the Savior given us in the New Testament, we understand the meaning of the first verse of Isaiah's prophecy. From the second verse on, however, our intuition fails us (47:2)

What does it mean by "He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street."? And what about the reed and the flax? The word "reed" is used with various meanings in the New Testament: sometimes literal, sometimes symbolic. There is no use in the New Testament of the word "flax", besides the above mention in Matthew. And which "isles" and which "law" are meant? (47:3)

Of course, it is possible that there are several different interpretations to each verse in this prophecy, which are all correct. But certainly, it is only after fulfillment that they could have been understood (47:4)

11. UNDERSTAND NOT-
Verse from Old Testament:-
And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. Isaiah 6:9 (47:5)

Predictions:-
None, as far as I can see. This just appears to be a statement (47:6)

Fulfillment:-
He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given (47:7)

For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath (47:8)

Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand (47:9)

And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive: Matthew 13:11-14 (47:10)

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