Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I foretold the former things long ago, my mouth announced them and I made them known; then suddenly I acted, and they came to pass. New Living Translation Long ago I told you what was going to happen. Then suddenly I took action, and all my predictions came true. English Standard Version “The former things I declared of old; they went out from my mouth, and I announced them; then suddenly I did them, and they came to pass. Berean Standard Bible I foretold the former things long ago; they came out of My mouth and I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass. King James Bible I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth out of my mouth, and I shewed them; I did them suddenly, and they came to pass. New King James Version “I have declared the former things from the beginning; They went forth from My mouth, and I caused them to hear it. Suddenly I did them, and they came to pass. New American Standard Bible “I declared the former things long ago, And they went out of My mouth, and I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass. NASB 1995 “I declared the former things long ago And they went forth from My mouth, and I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass. NASB 1977 “I declared the former things long ago And they went forth from My mouth, and I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass. Legacy Standard Bible I declared the former things long ago, And they went forth from My mouth, and I caused them to be heard. Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass. Amplified Bible “I have declared the former things [which happened to Israel] in times past; They went forth from My mouth and I proclaimed them; Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass. Christian Standard Bible I declared the past events long ago; they came out of my mouth; I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they occurred. Holman Christian Standard Bible I declared the past events long ago; they came out of My mouth; I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they occurred. American Standard Version I have declared the former things from of old; yea, they went forth out of my mouth, and I showed them: suddenly I did them, and they came to pass. Contemporary English Version Long ago I announced what was going to be, then without warning, I made it happen. English Revised Version I have declared the former things from of old; yea, they went forth out of my mouth, and I shewed them: suddenly I did them, and they came to pass. GOD'S WORD® Translation From the beginning I revealed to you what would happen. These words came out of my mouth, and I made them known. Suddenly, I acted, and they happened. Good News Translation The LORD says to Israel, "Long ago I predicted what would take place; then suddenly I made it happen. International Standard Version I foretold the former things long ago; it went forth from my mouth, and I disclosed them; Suddenly, I acted, and they came to pass. Majority Standard Bible I foretold the former things long ago; they came out of My mouth and I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass. NET Bible "I announced events beforehand, I issued the decrees and made the predictions; suddenly I acted and they came to pass. New Heart English Bible I have declared the former things from of old; yes, they went forth out of my mouth, and I caused them to hear it. Suddenly I did them, and they happened. Webster's Bible Translation I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth from my mouth, and I showed them; I did them suddenly, and they came to pass. World English Bible I have declared the former things from of old. Yes, they went out of my mouth, and I revealed them. I did them suddenly, and they happened. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI declared the former things from that time, "" And they have gone forth from My mouth, "" And I proclaim them, "" Suddenly I have done, and it comes. Young's Literal Translation The former things from that time I declared, And from my mouth they have gone forth, And I proclaim them, Suddenly I have done, and it cometh. Smith's Literal Translation From then I announced the former things, and they went forth out of my Mouth, and I caused them to be heard; I did suddenly, and they shall come. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe former things of old I have declared, and they went forth out of my mouth, and I have made them to be heard: I did them suddenly and they came to pass. Catholic Public Domain Version From that time, I announced the former things. They went forth from my mouth, and I have caused them to be heard. I wrought these things suddenly, and they were fulfilled. New American Bible Things of the past I declared long ago, they went forth from my mouth, I announced them; then suddenly I took action and they came to be. New Revised Standard Version The former things I declared long ago, they went out from my mouth and I made them known; then suddenly I did them and they came to pass. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth out of my mouth, and I showed them to you; I did them suddenly, and they came to pass. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The first things that are from the beginning I have shown, and they went out of my mouth, also I made heard to you, and I act suddenly and they happen OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I have declared the former things from of old; Yea, they went forth out of My mouth, and I announced them; Suddenly I did them, and they came to pass. Brenton Septuagint Translation and they that have proceeded out of my mouth, and it became well known; I wrought suddenly, and the events came to pass. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel's Stubbornness…2who indeed call yourselves after the holy city and lean on the God of Israel; the LORD of Hosts is His name. 3I foretold the former things long ago; they came out of My mouth and I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass. 4For I knew that you are stubborn; your neck is iron and your forehead is bronze.… Cross References Isaiah 42:9 Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things. Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you.” Isaiah 46:9-10 Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. / I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ Deuteronomy 18:22 When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him. Jeremiah 1:12 “You have observed correctly,” said the LORD, “for I am watching over My word to accomplish it.” Ezekiel 12:25 because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.’” Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. Psalm 33:11 The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations. Psalm 119:89 Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens. Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? Daniel 2:28-29 But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these: / As you lay on your bed, O king, your thoughts turned to the future, and the Revealer of Mysteries made known to you what will happen. Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. John 13:19 I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it comes to pass, you will believe that I am He. John 14:29 And now I have told you before it happens, so that when it does happen, you will believe. Acts 3:18 But in this way God has fulfilled what He foretold through all the prophets, saying that His Christ would suffer. Romans 4:17 As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the presence of God, in whom he believed, the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not yet exist. Treasury of Scripture I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth out of my mouth, and I showed them; I did them suddenly, and they came to pass. declared Isaiah 41:22 Let them bring them forth, and shew us what shall happen: let them shew the former things, what they be, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or declare us things for to come. Isaiah 42:9 Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them. Isaiah 43:9 Let all the nations be gathered together, and let the people be assembled: who among them can declare this, and shew us former things? let them bring forth their witnesses, that they may be justified: or let them hear, and say, It is truth. and I Isaiah 10:12-19,33,34 Wherefore it shall come to pass, that when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks… Isaiah 37:7,29,36-38 Behold, I will send a blast upon him, and he shall hear a rumour, and return to his own land; and I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land… Joshua 21:45 There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass. Jump to Previous Acted Ago Announced Beginning Caused Declared Foretold Former Forth Heard Mouth Past Proclaimed Shewed Showed Suddenly Word WroughtJump to Next Acted Ago Announced Beginning Caused Declared Foretold Former Forth Heard Mouth Past Proclaimed Shewed Showed Suddenly Word WroughtIsaiah 48 1. God, to convince the people of their foreknown obstinance, revealed his prophecies9. He saves them for his own sake 12. He exhorts them to obedience, because of his power and providence 16. He laments their backwardness 20. He powerfully delivers his people out of Babylon I foretold the former things long ago; This phrase emphasizes God's omniscience and sovereignty. The "former things" refer to past events that God had previously revealed through His prophets. This highlights the prophetic nature of God's word, as seen in other scriptures like Isaiah 42:9, where God declares new things before they spring into being. The ability to foretell events is a testament to God's control over history and His divine plan. It also serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, as seen throughout the Old Testament. they came out of My mouth and I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book that bears his name. He served as a prophet in Judah during the reigns of several kings and is known for his prophecies concerning both judgment and redemption. 2. God (Yahweh) The speaker in this verse, God is declaring His sovereignty and omniscience, emphasizing His ability to predict and bring about future events. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, to whom Isaiah primarily prophesied. The people of Judah are the original audience of this message, often called to repentance and faithfulness. 4. Prophecy The act of declaring future events as revealed by God. In this context, it refers to the declarations made by God through His prophets, which have been fulfilled. 5. Fulfillment of Prophecy The realization of events that were previously foretold by God, demonstrating His power and faithfulness. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and OmniscienceGod alone knows the future and has the power to bring His plans to fruition. This should inspire trust and confidence in His divine plan for our lives. The Reliability of God's Word The fulfillment of prophecy serves as evidence of the reliability and truth of Scripture. Believers can stand firm on the promises of God, knowing they will be fulfilled. The Importance of Listening to God Just as God spoke through Isaiah, He continues to speak through His Word today. We must be attentive and responsive to His guidance and commands. God's Faithfulness in Action God's actions are consistent with His words. He is faithful to His promises, and this faithfulness should encourage us to remain faithful to Him. The Call to Repentance and Obedience Understanding God's power and faithfulness should lead us to repentance and a commitment to live in obedience to His will.(3) I have declared . . .--Once more, for the seventh time, the prophet presses the fact of the Divine foreknowledge, not, as before, against the "no-faith" of the heathen, but against the "little faith" of Judah.Verse 3. - I have declared the former things from the beginning (comp. Isaiah 41:26; Isaiah 43:9, 10; Isaiah 44:7, 8, etc.). "Former things" are here contrasted with the "new things" of ver. 6. Two cycles of prophecy seem to be intended - one of comparatively ancient date, the other quite fresh - both equally showing forth the power of God and his infinite superiority to the idols. It is difficult to determine what the two cycles of prophecy are. Delitzsch suggests that "the former things are the events experienced by the people from the very earliest times down to the times of Cyrus," while "the new things embrace the redemption of Israel from Babylon, the glorification of the people in the midst of a world of nations converted to the God of Israel, and the creation of a new heaven and a new earth." Dr. Kay thinks that the "former things" are those mentioned in the prophecies concerning Babylon generally, the "new things those about to be announced in Isaiah 49-56. I did them suddenly; rather, suddenly I wrought. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I foretoldהִגַּ֔דְתִּי (hig·gaḏ·tî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous the former things הָרִֽאשֹׁנוֹת֙ (hā·ri·šō·nō·wṯ) Article | Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank long ago; מֵאָ֣ז (mê·’āz) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 227: At that time, place, therefore they came יָצְא֖וּ (yā·ṣə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim out of My mouth; וּמִפִּ֥י (ū·mip·pî) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to I proclaimed them. וְאַשְׁמִיעֵ֑ם (wə·’aš·mî·‘êm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently Suddenly פִּתְאֹ֥ם (piṯ·’ōm) Adverb Strong's 6597: Suddenness, suddenly I acted, עָשִׂ֖יתִי (‘ā·śî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make and they came to pass. וַתָּבֹֽאנָה׃ (wat·tā·ḇō·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go Links Isaiah 48:3 NIVIsaiah 48:3 NLT Isaiah 48:3 ESV Isaiah 48:3 NASB Isaiah 48:3 KJV Isaiah 48:3 BibleApps.com Isaiah 48:3 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 48:3 Chinese Bible Isaiah 48:3 French Bible Isaiah 48:3 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 48:3 I have declared the former things (Isa Isi Is) |
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