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Then suddenly I took action, and all my predictions came true.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/48.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/48.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/48.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth out of my mouth, and I shewed them; I did <i>them</i> suddenly, and they came to pass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/48.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“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 <i>them,</i> and they came to pass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/48.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/48.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220I 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/48.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/48.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/48.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/48.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I declared the past events long ago; they came out of my mouth; I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they occurred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/48.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I declared the past events long ago; they came out of My mouth; I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they occurred. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/48.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/48.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Long ago I announced what was going to be, then without warning, I made it happen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/48.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/48.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/48.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD says to Israel, "Long ago I predicted what would take place; then suddenly I made it happen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/48.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/48.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/48.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"I announced events beforehand, I issued the decrees and made the predictions; suddenly I acted and they came to pass. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/48.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/48.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/48.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/48.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/48.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/48.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/48.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/48.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/48.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/48.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/48.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/48.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />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<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/48.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/48.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and they that have proceeded out of my mouth, and it became well known; I wrought suddenly, and <i>the events</i> came to pass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/48-3.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=10674" 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/48.htm">Israel's Stubbornness</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>who indeed call yourselves after the holy city and lean on the God of Israel; the LORD of Hosts is His name. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: hig·gaḏ·tî (V-Hifil-Perf-1cs) -- To be conspicuous. ">I foretold</a> <a href="/hebrew/7223.htm" title="7223: hā·ri·šō·nō·wṯ (Art:: Adj-fp) -- Former, first, chief. Or riishon; from ri'shah; first, in place, time or rank.">the former things</a> <a href="/hebrew/227.htm" title="227: mê·’āz (Prep-m:: Adv) -- At that time. A demonstrative adverb; at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore.">long ago;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yā·ṣə·’ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">they came</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: ū·mip·pî (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">out of My mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: wə·’aš·mî·‘êm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjImperf-1cs:: 3mp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">and I proclaimed them.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6597.htm" title="6597: piṯ·’ōm (Adv) -- Suddenness, suddenly. Or pith.om; from petha'; instantly.">Suddenly</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śî·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">I acted,</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: wat·tā·ḇō·nāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and they came to pass.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>For I knew that you are stubborn; your neck is iron and your forehead is bronze.…<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/42-9.htm">Isaiah 42:9</a></span><br />Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things. Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-9.htm">Isaiah 46:9-10</a></span><br />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.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-22.htm">Deuteronomy 18:22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-12.htm">Jeremiah 1:12</a></span><br />“You have observed correctly,” said the LORD, “for I am watching over My word to accomplish it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/12-25.htm">Ezekiel 12:25</a></span><br />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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a></span><br />Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.<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/119-89.htm">Psalm 119:89</a></span><br />Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-28.htm">Daniel 2:28-29</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a></span><br />Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-19.htm">John 13:19</a></span><br />I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it comes to pass, you will believe that I am He.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-29.htm">John 14:29</a></span><br />And now I have told you before it happens, so that when it does happen, you will believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/3-18.htm">Acts 3:18</a></span><br />But in this way God has fulfilled what He foretold through all the prophets, saying that His Christ would suffer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-17.htm">Romans 4:17</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">declared</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/41-22.htm">Isaiah 41:22</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/42-9.htm">Isaiah 42:9</a></b></br> Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/43-9.htm">Isaiah 43:9</a></b></br> 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, <i>It is</i> truth.</p><p class="hdg">and I</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/10-12.htm">Isaiah 10:12-19,33,34</a></b></br> Wherefore it shall come to pass, <i>that</i> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/37-7.htm">Isaiah 37:7,29,36-38</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/21-45.htm">Joshua 21:45</a></b></br> There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/19-13.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-9.htm">Ago</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-8.htm">Announced</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-24.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-21.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-26.htm">Foretold</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-9.htm">Former</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-1.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-2.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Past</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-12.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-12.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-6.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-11.htm">Suddenly</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-5.htm">Word</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-4.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/10-21.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-5.htm">Ago</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-5.htm">Announced</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-5.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-21.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-5.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-14.htm">Foretold</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-4.htm">Former</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-6.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-6.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-2.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-7.htm">Past</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-11.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-5.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-5.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-5.htm">Suddenly</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-8.htm">Word</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-8.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 48</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/48-1.htm">God, to convince the people of their foreknown obstinance, revealed his prophecies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/48-9.htm">He saves them for his own sake</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/48-12.htm">He exhorts them to obedience, because of his power and providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/48-16.htm">He laments their backwardness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/48-20.htm">He powerfully delivers his people out of Babylon</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/48.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/48.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I foretold the former things long ago;</b><br>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 <a href="/isaiah/42-9.htm">Isaiah 42:9</a>, 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.<p><b>they came out of My mouth and I proclaimed them.</b><br>This indicates the divine origin of the prophecies. The phrase "came out of My mouth" underscores the authority and power of God's word, similar to the creative power seen in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a>, where God speaks creation into existence. The act of proclamation signifies the intentional communication of God's will to His people, often through prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and others. This also connects to the New Testament understanding of Jesus as the Word of God (<a href="/john/1.htm">John 1:1</a>), who embodies the ultimate revelation of God's will.<p><b>Suddenly I acted,</b><br>The suddenness of God's action highlights His ability to intervene in human history at His discretion. This can be seen in the deliverance of Israel from Egypt, where God acted decisively to fulfill His promises (<a href="/exodus/12-29.htm">Exodus 12:29-42</a>). It also points to the unexpected nature of God's interventions, which often catch people by surprise, as seen in the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who fulfilled prophecies in ways that were not anticipated by many of His contemporaries.<p><b>and they came to pass.</b><br>This phrase confirms the reliability and certainty of God's word. When God declares something, it is as good as done, reflecting His faithfulness and omnipotence. This is echoed in <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a>, where God states that His word will not return void but will accomplish what He desires. The fulfillment of God's promises throughout scripture, from the Abrahamic covenant to the coming of Christ, assures believers of the trustworthiness of God's future promises, including the return of Christ and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.<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 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The speaker in this verse, God is declaring His sovereignty and omniscience, emphasizing His ability to predict and bring about future events.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>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.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/prophecy.htm">Prophecy</a></b><br>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.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a></b><br>The realization of events that were previously foretold by God, demonstrating His power and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_omniscience.htm">God's Sovereignty and Omniscience</a></b><br>God 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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reliability_of_god's_word.htm">The Reliability of God's Word</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_listening_to_god.htm">The Importance of Listening to God</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_action.htm">God's Faithfulness in Action</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_repentance_and_obedience.htm">The Call to Repentance and Obedience</a></b><br>Understanding God's power and faithfulness should lead us to repentance and a commitment to live in obedience to His will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_48.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 48</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_verify_isaiah_48_3-5_predates_events.htm">In Isaiah 48:3–5, how can we verify that these prophecies weren’t written or edited after the events occurred? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_jesus'_purpose_on_earth.htm">What was Jesus' purpose on Earth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_we_judge_angels_who_judge_us.htm">What does 'Restoration of All Things' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_command_isaiah's_nakedness.htm">How does Isaiah's prolonged nakedness (Isaiah 20:2-3) align with other biblical commands on decency, and why would God command a prophet to violate modesty for an extended period?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/48.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">I have declared . . .</span>--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.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/48.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I have declared the former things from the beginning</span> (comp. <a href="/isaiah/41-26.htm">Isaiah 41:26</a>; <a href="/isaiah/43-9.htm">Isaiah 43:9, 10</a>; <a href="/isaiah/44-7.htm">Isaiah 44:7, 8</a>, 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 <a href="/isaiah/49.htm">Isaiah 49-56</a>. <span class="cmt_word">I did them suddenly</span>; rather, sud<span class="accented">denly I wrought.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/48-3.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 foretold</span><br /><span class="heb">הִגַּ֔דְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(hig·gaḏ·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common 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 former things</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרִֽאשֹׁנוֹת֙</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ri·šō·nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7223.htm">Strong's 7223: </a> </span><span class="str2">First, in place, time, rank</span><br /><br /><span class="word">long ago;</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאָ֣ז</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’āz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_227.htm">Strong's 227: </a> </span><span class="str2">At that time, place, therefore</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they came</span><br /><span class="heb">יָצְא֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ṣə·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">out of My mouth;</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִפִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mip·pî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I proclaimed them.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַשְׁמִיעֵ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’aš·mî·‘êm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Suddenly</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּתְאֹ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(piṯ·’ōm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6597.htm">Strong's 6597: </a> </span><span class="str2">Suddenness, suddenly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I acted,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשִׂ֖יתִי</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śî·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - 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">and they came to pass.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתָּבֹֽאנָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tā·ḇō·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/48-3.htm">Isaiah 48:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/48-3.htm">Isaiah 48:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/48-3.htm">Isaiah 48:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/48-3.htm">Isaiah 48:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/48-3.htm">Isaiah 48:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/48-3.htm">Isaiah 48:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/48-3.htm">Isaiah 48:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/48-3.htm">Isaiah 48:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/48-3.htm">Isaiah 48:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/48-3.htm">Isaiah 48:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/48-3.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 48:3 I have declared the former things (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/48-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 48:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 48:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/48-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 48:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 48:4" /></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>