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I say, &#8216My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.&#8217<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/isaiah/46.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Only I can tell you the future before it even happens. Everything I plan will come to pass, for I do whatever I wish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/46.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/46.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/46.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times <i>the things</i> that are not <i>yet</i> done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/46.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times <i>things</i> that are not <i>yet</i> done, Saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure,’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/46.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, ‘My plan will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure’;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/46.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, &#8216My purpose will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/46.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Declaring the end from the beginning And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, ‘My purpose will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure’;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/46.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, ‘My counsel will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure’,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/46.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Declaring the end <i>and</i> the result from the beginning, And from ancient times the things which have not [yet] been done, Saying, ‘My purpose will be established, And I will do all that pleases Me <i>and</i> fulfills My purpose,’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/46.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I declare the end from the beginning, and from long ago what is not yet done, saying: my plan will take place, and I will do all my will.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/46.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I declare the end from the beginning, and from long ago what is not yet done, saying: My plan will take place, and I will do all My will. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/46.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done; saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/46.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />From the very beginning, I told what would happen long before it took place. I kept my word <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/46.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done; saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/46.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />From the beginning I revealed the end. From long ago I told you things that had not yet happened, saying, "My plan will stand, and I'll do everything I intended to do."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/46.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />From the beginning I predicted the outcome; long ago I foretold what would happen. I said that my plans would never fail, that I would do everything I intended to do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/46.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I declare from the beginning things to follow, and from ancient times things that have not yet been done; saying, 'My purpose will stand, and he will accomplish everything that I please.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/46.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/46.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />who announces the end from the beginning and reveals beforehand what has not yet occurred, who says, 'My plan will be realized, I will accomplish what I desire,' <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/46.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done; saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/46.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/46.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done. I say: My counsel will stand, and I will do all that I please. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/46.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Declaring the latter end from the beginning, "" And from of old that which has not been done, "" Saying, My counsel stands, "" And all My delight I do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/46.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Declaring from the beginning the latter end, And from of old that which hath not been done, Saying, 'My counsel doth stand, And all My delight I do.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/46.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Announcing the last part from the beginning, and from of old what was not done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my delight:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/46.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who shew from the beginning the things that shall be at last, and from ancient times the things that as yet are not done, saying: My counsel shall stand, and all my will shall be done: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/46.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />From the beginning, I announce the last things, and from the start, the things that have not yet been done, saying: My plan will stand firm, and my entire will shall be done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/46.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />At the beginning I declare the outcome; from of old, things not yet done. I say that my plan shall stand, I accomplish my every desire. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/46.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, “My purpose shall stand, and I will fulfill my intention,”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/46.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/46.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I am showing the end things from the beginning, and from the former time those that have not been made. I said, “My counsel I establish and I do all my will”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/46.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done; Saying: 'My counsel shall stand, And all My pleasure will I do';<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/46.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />telling beforehand the latter events before they come to pass, and they are accomplished together: and I said, all my counsel shall stand, and I will do all things that I have planned:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/46-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=10413" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/46.htm">Babylon's Idols</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: mag·gîḏ (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">I declare</a> <a href="/hebrew/319.htm" title="319: ’a·ḥă·rîṯ (N-fs) -- The after-part, end. From 'achar; the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity.">the end</a> <a href="/hebrew/7225.htm" title="7225: mê·rê·šîṯ (Prep-m:: N-fs) -- Beginning, chief. From the same as ro'sh; the first, in place, time, order or rank.">from the beginning,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6924.htm" title="6924: ū·miq·qe·ḏem (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-ms) -- The front, of place, time. Or qedmah; from qadam; the front, of place or time; often used adverbially.">and ancient times</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">from what</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">is still</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: na·‘ă·śū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">to come.</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ō·mêr (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">I say,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6098.htm" title="6098: ‘ă·ṣā·ṯî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Counsel, advice. From ya'ats; advice; by implication, plan; also prudence.">‘My purpose</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: ṯā·qūm (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">will stand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/2656.htm" title="2656: ḥep̄·ṣî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Delight, pleasure. From chaphets; pleasure; hence desire; concretely, a valuable thing; hence a matter.">My good pleasure</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ’e·‘ĕ·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">I will accomplish.’</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-21.htm">Isaiah 45:21</a></span><br />Speak up and present your case—yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Isaiah 14:24</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-4.htm">Isaiah 41:4</a></span><br />Who has performed this and carried it out, calling forth the generations from the beginning? I, the LORD—the first and the last—I am He.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/48-3.htm">Isaiah 48:3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a></span><br />so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-35.htm">Daniel 4:35</a></span><br />All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Psalm 33:11</a></span><br />The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-10.htm">Psalm 46:10</a></span><br />“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3</a></span><br />Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a></span><br />Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-18.htm">Acts 15:18</a></span><br />that have been known for ages.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a></span><br />In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36</a></span><br />For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-8.htm">Revelation 1:8</a></span><br />“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and was and is to come—the Almighty.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:</p><p class="hdg">the end</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/41-22.htm">Isaiah 41:22,23</a></b></br> Let them bring <i>them</i> forth, and shew us what shall happen: let them shew the former things, what they <i>be</i>, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or declare us things for to come… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/44-7.htm">Isaiah 44:7</a></b></br> And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I appointed the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and shall come, let them shew unto them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/45-21.htm">Isaiah 45:21</a></b></br> Tell ye, and bring <i>them</i> near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? <i>who</i> hath told it from that time? <i>have</i> not I the LORD? and <i>there is</i> no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; <i>there is</i> none beside me.</p><p class="hdg">my counsel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/46-11.htm">Isaiah 46:11</a></b></br> Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken <i>it</i>, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed <i>it</i>, I will also do it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/43-13.htm">Isaiah 43:13</a></b></br> Yea, before the day <i>was</i> I <i>am</i> he; and <i>there is</i> none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Psalm 33:11</a></b></br> The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm">Accomplish</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-21.htm">Ancient</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-26.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-8.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-21.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-19.htm">Declaring</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-17.htm">End</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-18.htm">Established</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-6.htm">First</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-27.htm">Good</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-22.htm">Latter</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-9.htm">Making</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-9.htm">Past</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-8.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-18.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Accomplish</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-6.htm">Ancient</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-3.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-6.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-11.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-15.htm">Declaring</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-11.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-7.htm">End</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-14.htm">Established</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-12.htm">First</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-14.htm">Good</a> <a href="/jeremiah/3-3.htm">Latter</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-6.htm">Making</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-3.htm">Past</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-14.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-11.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-12.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-9.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 46</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/46-1.htm">The idols of Babylon could not save themselves</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/46-3.htm">God saves his people to the end</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/46-5.htm">Idols are not comparable to God for power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/46-12.htm">Or present salvation.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/46.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/46.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I declare the end from the beginning</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's omniscience and sovereignty. In the biblical context, it highlights God's ability to know and determine the course of history from its inception to its conclusion. This is a unique attribute of God, distinguishing Him from idols and false gods, which are powerless and lack foresight. The declaration of the end from the beginning is a testament to God's eternal nature, as seen in <a href="/revelation/1-8.htm">Revelation 1:8</a>, where He is described as the Alpha and Omega. This also connects to the prophetic nature of Scripture, where God reveals His plans and purposes through His prophets, as seen in <a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a>.<p><b>and from ancient times what is still to come</b><br>This phrase underscores God's timelessness and His control over future events. The reference to "ancient times" suggests that God's plans have been established long before human history unfolded. This aligns with the biblical theme of God's eternal covenant and promises, such as those made to Abraham in <a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a>, which have implications for future generations. The phrase also points to the fulfillment of prophecy, as seen in the coming of Christ, who was foretold in the Old Testament (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a>) and fulfilled in the New Testament.<p><b>I say, ‘My purpose will stand</b><br>Here, God's purpose is depicted as unchangeable and steadfast. This reflects the biblical truth that God's will is sovereign and cannot be thwarted by human actions or circumstances. In the historical context, this assurance was given to the Israelites during their captivity, reminding them of God's ultimate plan for their redemption and restoration. This is echoed in <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>, where Paul speaks of God's purpose working for the good of those who love Him. The phrase also points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection were part of God's eternal purpose.<p><b>and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’</b><br>This final phrase highlights God's active role in bringing His plans to fruition. The term "good pleasure" indicates that God's actions are not arbitrary but are rooted in His benevolent and righteous character. This is seen throughout Scripture, where God's actions are aligned with His nature, as in <a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3</a>, which states that God does whatever pleases Him. The fulfillment of God's good pleasure is ultimately realized in the person and work of Jesus Christ, who accomplished God's plan of salvation, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/1-9.htm">Ephesians 1:9-10</a>. This assurance of God's accomplishment provides hope and confidence to believers, knowing that God's purposes will prevail.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's ministry spanned the reigns of several kings of Judah. He is known for his prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah and the future of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a></b><br>In the context of <a href="/bsb/isaiah/46.htm">Isaiah 46</a>, Babylon represents the power and pride of human kingdoms that stand in opposition to God's purposes. Isaiah prophesies about the fall of Babylon and the deliverance of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/cyrus.htm">Cyrus</a></b><br>Although not mentioned directly in this verse, Cyrus the Great is a key figure in the surrounding chapters. He is the Persian king whom God uses to fulfill His purpose of freeing the Israelites from Babylonian captivity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>God is in control of history from beginning to end. His plans are unchangeable and will be accomplished regardless of human actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_plan.htm">Trust in God's Plan</a></b><br>Believers can find comfort in knowing that God's purposes are good and will ultimately prevail. This encourages trust and reliance on Him, even when circumstances seem uncertain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_eternal_perspective.htm">God's Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Unlike humans, who see only a part of the picture, God sees the entire timeline of history. This should inspire humility and submission to His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a></b><br>The fulfillment of God's declarations in history, such as the rise and fall of empires, serves as evidence of His faithfulness and the reliability of His Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/purposeful_living.htm">Purposeful Living</a></b><br>Understanding that God has a purpose for everything encourages believers to seek His will in their lives and align their actions with His divine plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_46.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 46</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_unjust_to_forget.htm">Is God unjust to forget?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/isaiah_46_10__was_it_post-event_redacted.htm">Isaiah 46:10: Is there concrete evidence that this prophecy was not written or redacted after the events it supposedly predicts? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_zohar_represent.htm">What does the Zohar represent?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_foreknowledge.htm">What is foreknowledge?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/46.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Declaring the end from the beginning</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "possessed of the very highest prophetic power, able to declare from the very beginnings of history its ultimate issues" (see <a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a>; <a href="/genesis/16-12.htm">Genesis 16:12</a>; <a href="/genesis/21-18.htm">Genesis 21:18</a>, etc.). My counsel; rather, <span class="accented">my</span> purpose, or <span class="accented">my plan</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Psalm 33:11</a>; <a href="/job/23-13.htm">Job 23:13</a>; and <span class="accented">supra</span>, <a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Isaiah 14:24</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/46-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I distinguish</span><br /><span class="heb">מַגִּ֤יד</span> <span class="translit">(mag·gîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the end</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחֲרִ֔ית</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥă·rîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_319.htm">Strong's 319: </a> </span><span class="str2">The last, end, the future, posterity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the beginning,</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵֽרֵאשִׁית֙</span> <span class="translit">(mê·rê·šîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7225.htm">Strong's 7225: </a> </span><span class="str2">The first, in place, time, order, rank</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and ancient times</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִקֶּ֖דֶם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miq·qe·ḏem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6924.htm">Strong's 6924: </a> </span><span class="str2">The front, of place, time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from what</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is still</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to come,</span><br /><span class="heb">נַעֲשׂ֑וּ</span> <span class="translit">(na·‘ă·śū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saying:</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹמֵר֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·mêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">‘My purpose</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲצָתִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ṣā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6098.htm">Strong's 6098: </a> </span><span class="str2">Advice, plan, prudence</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be established,</span><br /><span class="heb">תָק֔וּם</span> <span class="translit">(ṯā·qūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and I will accomplish</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶעֱשֶֽׂה׃</span> <span class="translit">(’e·‘ĕ·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">My good pleasure.’</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶפְצִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ḥep̄·ṣî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2656.htm">Strong's 2656: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasure, desire, a valuable thing, a matter</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 46:10 Declaring the end from the beginning (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/46-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 46:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 46:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/46-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 46:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 46:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>