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7 These also reel with wine and stagger with strong drink; the_______reel with strong drink, they are swallowed by wine, they stagger with strong drink, they reel in vision, they stumble in giving judgment. 8 For all tables are full of filthy vomit, with no space left. -Isaiah 28:7-9
Correct Answer
C. Priest and the propHet
Explanation
The correct answer is "priest and the prophet." The passage describes individuals who reel and stagger with strong drink, are swallowed by wine, and stumble in giving judgment. This behavior is attributed to the priest and the prophet, suggesting that even those who are supposed to be wise and spiritual leaders are engaging in drunkenness and moral corruption. This highlights the moral decay and lack of righteousness among the religious leaders of the time.
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9 “To whom will he teach knowledge, and to whom will he explain the message? Those who are _______?
10 For it is precept upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, here a little, there a little.” -Is 28:9-10
Correct Answer
C. Weaned from the milk, those taken from the breast
Explanation
The correct answer is "weaned from the milk, those taken from the breast" because the passage is talking about teaching and explaining knowledge. The phrase "weaned from the milk, those taken from the breast" implies that the people being taught are no longer infants or beginners, but have grown and matured in their understanding. They are ready to receive deeper knowledge and are no longer reliant on basic teachings.
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8 As when a hungry man dreams, and behold, he is eating and awakes with his hunger not satisfied, or as when a thirsty man dreams, and behold, he is drinking and awakes faint, with his thirst not quenched, so shall the multitude of all the nations be that fight against _______. -Is 29:8
Correct Answer
B. Mount Zion
Explanation
In this passage from the book of Isaiah, the author uses a metaphor to describe the fate of those who fight against Mount Zion. The hungry man dreaming of eating and the thirsty man dreaming of drinking but waking up unsatisfied symbolize the disappointment and failure that the multitude of nations will experience when they oppose Mount Zion. Mount Zion is often used in the Bible to represent Jerusalem and the people of Israel, so the correct answer is Mount Zion.
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9 Astonish yourselves and be astonished; blind yourselves and be blind! Be drunk, but not with wine; stagger, but not with strong drink! 10 For the Lord has poured out upon you a spirit of deep sleep, and has closed your eyes (the _______), and covered your heads (the seers). -Is 29:9-10
Correct Answer
C. PropHets
Explanation
The correct answer is "prophets." The passage is referring to the spiritual blindness and deafness of the prophets. The Lord has poured out a spirit of deep sleep upon them, causing them to be blind and unable to see the truth. This is a metaphorical language used to describe the spiritual condition of the prophets who have failed to accurately discern and communicate God's message.
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11 And the vision of all this has become to you like the words of a book that is sealed. When men give it to one who can read, saying, “Read this,” he says, “I cannot, for _________.” -Is 29:11
Correct Answer
C. It is sealed
Explanation
The correct answer is "it is sealed." This answer aligns with the given passage from Isaiah 29:11, where the vision is compared to the words of a sealed book. Just as a sealed book cannot be read, the vision has become incomprehensible and inaccessible to the person being addressed.
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18 In that day the deaf shall hear the words of a book, and out of their gloom and darkness the eyes of the _____ shall see. 19 The meek shall obtain fresh joy in the Lord, and the poor among mankind shall exult in the Holy One of Israel. 20 For the ruthless shall come to nothing and the scoffer cease, and all who watch to do evil shall be cut off, -Is 29:18-20
Correct Answer
A. Blind
Explanation
The correct answer is "blind." The passage from Isaiah 29:18-20 is describing a future event when the deaf will be able to hear and the blind will be able to see. It contrasts the current state of gloom and darkness with the future state of joy and exultation. The passage also mentions that the ruthless, scoffers, and evildoers will be cut off, implying that they will no longer have power or influence.
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18 Therefore the Lord waits to be _______ to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him. -Is 30:18
Correct Answer
B. Gracious
Explanation
The correct answer is "gracious". This is because the verse states that the Lord waits to be gracious to you and exalts himself to show mercy to you. It emphasizes that the Lord is a God of justice, and those who wait for him are blessed. This implies that the Lord is patient and compassionate, offering grace and mercy to those who seek him.
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5 In that day the Lord of hosts will be a crown of glory, and a diadem of beauty, to the _______ of his people, -Is 28:5
Correct Answer
C. Remnant
Explanation
The correct answer is "remnant." In Isaiah 28:5, it is stated that on a particular day, the Lord of hosts will be a crown of glory and a diadem of beauty to the remnant of his people. This suggests that the Lord will bring honor and beauty to the remaining faithful individuals among his people.
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11 For by people of strange lips and with a foreign tongue the Lord will speak to this people, 12 to whom he has said, “This is rest; give rest to the weary; and this is repose”; yet _________ -Isaiah 28:11-12
Correct Answer
C. They would not hear
Explanation
The correct answer is "they would not hear". This answer is supported by the phrase "For by people of strange lips and with a foreign tongue the Lord will speak to this people" in the passage. It suggests that even though the Lord is speaking to them in a different language, they refuse to listen and hear the message of rest and repose.
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16 therefore thus says the Lord God, “Behold, I am the one who has laid as a foundation in Zion, a stone, a tested stone, a precious _________, of a sure foundation: ‘Whoever believes will not be in haste.’ -Is 28:16
Correct Answer
A. Cornerstone
Explanation
The correct answer is "cornerstone". In this passage from the book of Isaiah, the Lord God is speaking and referring to Himself as the one who has laid a foundation in Zion. He describes this foundation as a stone that has been tested and is precious. This stone is called a cornerstone, which is a stone that is used to set the direction and alignment of a building. It is a metaphor for the essential and foundational element upon which something is built. The passage also states that whoever believes in this cornerstone will not be in haste, suggesting that having faith in the Lord God provides a solid and secure foundation.
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17 And I will make justice the line, and righteousness the ______ line; and hail will sweep away the refuge of lies, and waters will overwhelm the shelter.” -Isaiah 28:17
Correct Answer
C. Plumb
Explanation
The correct answer is "plumb." In this verse from the book of Isaiah, the speaker is describing how justice and righteousness will be established as the standard or guide. The word "plumb" refers to a tool used in construction to ensure that something is perfectly vertical or aligned. So, by saying that justice and righteousness will be the plumb line, it means that they will be the standard by which everything else is measured and aligned. This suggests that any falsehood or deceit will be exposed and washed away.
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18 Then your covenant with death will be annulled, and your agreement with Sheol will not stand; when the overwhelming scourge passes through, you will be beaten down by it. 19 As often as it passes through it will take you; for morning by morning it will pass through, by day and by night and it will be sheer terror to ____ the message. -Is 28:18-19
Correct Answer
C. Understand
Explanation
The passage is describing a scenario where a covenant with death and an agreement with Sheol (the place of the dead) will be annulled and will not stand. It goes on to say that when an overwhelming scourge passes through, the people will be beaten down by it. The passage then states that this scourge will pass through frequently, causing sheer terror to "understand" the message. This suggests that the correct answer is "understand", as the passage implies that the message being conveyed by the scourge will be terrifying and difficult to comprehend.
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21 For the _____ will rise up as on Mount Perazim; as in the Valley of Gibeon he will be roused; to do his deed—strange is his deed! and to work his work—alien is his work! -Is 28:21
Correct Answer
C. Lord
Explanation
The correct answer is "Lord" because the verse is referring to a divine being who will rise up and perform a strange and alien deed. The term "Lord" is often used in religious texts to refer to God or a higher power.
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23 Give ear, and hear my voice; give attention, and hear my speech. 24 Does he who plows for sowing plow continually? Does he continually open and harrow his ground? 25 When he has leveled its surface does he not scatter dill, sow cumin, and put in wheat in rows and barley in its proper place, and emmer as the border? 26 For he is rightly instructed; his God _______ . -Is 28:23-26
Correct Answer
C. Teaches him
Explanation
The correct answer is "teaches him". The passage is describing the process of farming and how the farmer is instructed by God in how to properly sow and cultivate his crops. The phrase "For he is rightly instructed; his God teaches him" suggests that the farmer receives guidance and knowledge from God on how to effectively carry out his work.
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15 For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, “In returning and ______ you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” But you were unwilling, 16 and you said, “No! We will flee upon horses”; therefore you shall flee away; and, “We will ride upon swift steeds”; therefore your pursuers shall be swift. -Is 30:15
Correct Answer
C. Rest
Explanation
The correct answer is "rest". The passage states that by returning and resting, the people will be saved and find strength. However, they were unwilling and chose to flee and rely on horses instead. As a result, their pursuers will be swift. This suggests that the people's lack of trust and reliance on their own abilities instead of resting in God's strength will lead to their downfall.